Easter Bunny Twists

This fun and easy recipe will show you how to make cute and delicious Easter bunny twists. Start with a refrigerated cinnamon roll, unroll and twist and bake. Then top it with icing for the “bunny tail”. A perfect a Easter treat, these sweet and savory twists will be a hit with kids and adults alike!”

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How fun are these Easter bunny twists?! This incredibly simple recipe makes the most adorable Easter themed treats, loaded with delicious cinnamon sugar flavor. Easter bunny rolls don’t require any baking from scratch, which I call a win when I’m busy making tons of other Easter brunch foods like honey baked ham and homemade crescent rolls.

This kid-friendly recipe is actually so easy that your kids could even make it on their own. They’re even easier to make than cookies! Fill your Easter celebration with fun treats like these Easter bunny twists. They taste even better than they look!

Why You’ll Love these Easter Bunny Twists

• With only 15 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes in the oven, you can have this fun dessert done in under a half hour.
• Serve these as a dessert or breakfast item. They are versatile, delicious and perfect for any occasion.
• Clean up is super easy. Since the only thing you’ll make from scratch is the frosting, it won’t take long to clean up after making cinnamon roll bunnies.

Ingredients for Cinnamon Twist Easter Bunnies

• Butter – A bit of butter helps to make the perfect cream cheese buttercream icing.
• Cream cheese – Allow the cream cheese to thaw before mixing it with the other frosting ingredients.
• Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls – This is my secret ingredient to making these easy Easter treats absolutely perfect! Instead of using regular cinnamon rolls, use the grands cinnamon rolls so that they’re extra light and fluffy.
• Pure vanilla extract – Add a splash of vanilla to the white frosting for more depth of flavor.
• Powdered sugar – Sweeten the frosting and make it a bit more thick with some powdered sugar.

How to Make Easter Bunny Twists

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and then line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set it to the side.
2. Take the cinnamon roll dough out of the can and unroll each one into long strips on a clean surface. Grab the 2 ends of the dough and fold the narrow strips in half so that the cinnamon filling is in the middle. Press the halves together.
3. Place each roll in a U shape on the previously prepared baking sheet. Fold one side over the other and repeat two more times so that the ends are twisted three times.
4. Press each twist firmly down on the baking sheet and separate the end of each one to look like bunny ears.
5. Place into a preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the top of the cinnamon rolls are a light golden brown.
6. Pull them out of the oven and allow to cool. While cooling, you can make the frosting!
7. Add cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla to a mixing bowl and beat together with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
8. Once the Easter bunny twists are cool, add a spoonful of frosting to the bottom of the twist to resemble a bunny tail!
9. Serve and enjoy!

How to Store Leftover Cinnamon Twist Easter Bunnies

Unfrosted cinnamon roll Easter bunny twists can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about two days. Or, store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Frosted bunnies should be stored in air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

What to Serve with Cinnamon Easter Bunny Twists

These delicious Easter bunny twists would go well with so many incredible breakfast favorites. Serve them alongside things ham and cheese egg muffins, air fryer sausage links, and sheet pan eggs.

If you’re making these for brunch, serve them with easy crowd friendly dishes like sheet pan breakfast or crescent roll breakfast casserole. Oven cooked bacon and air fryer french toast sticks are tasty too.

Don’t forget the mimosas!

Can I use homemade cinnamon rolls to make easter bunny twists?

You can absolutely use homemade cinnamon rolls to make these bunny twists. Make sure to slice the dough into one and a half inch strips using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Then fold them over and twist just as the instructions here call for.

Homemade cinnamon rolls are made with yeast, so you’ll need to a lot time for them to rise, along with the rest of the process, in your total time for this recipe.

Can I use store-bought frosting?

To save a bit of time, you can use a can of store bought frosting instead of making your own. A lot of the time a canned frosting will come with the refrigerated cinnamon rolls. The homemade frosting is thicker so it holds the “bunny tail” shape a bit better but the premade will work! Plus, the flavor won’t be as tasty, but it will still be great!

These delicious and adorable cinnamon roll Easter bunny twists are sure to be a hit!

More Easter Food Fun!

• Easter Cupcakes are just the cutest little sweet treat. Perfect for parties, brunches, and everything in between!
• Make a Twinkie Bunny Car with your kids. They’re going to have so much fun being able to actually play with their food!
• Easter Haystacks are absolutely adorable and are oh so tasty.
• Want a quick sweet treat for a snack? Then make a big ol’ batch of Bunny Bait!

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

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Easter Bunny Twists

Turn refrigerated cinnamon rolls into these adorable Easter Bunny Twists for a fun Easter breakfast!

Prep:15 minutes mins

Cook:10 minutes mins

Total:25 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 17.5 ounces Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls (5 count)

Cream Cheese Tails

• ▢ 3 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
• ▢ 1 cup powdered sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Take the rolls out of the can and unroll them onto a clean surface. Take the 2 ends of the dough and fold it in half so that the cinnamon filling is in the middle and press the two halves together.
• To assemble the bunnies, first place a roll in a U shape on the prepared baking sheet.
• Fold one side over the other and repeat two more times so the ends are twisted 3 times.
• Press each twist firmly down on the prepared baking sheet and separate the end of the twists so that they look like bunny ears.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
• Take them out of the oven and let cool.
• While they are cooling, in a medium mixing bowl add the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix with a hand held mixer until smooth. Once the twists are cool, put a spoon full of cream cheese topping on the bottom of the twists making it resemble a fluffy bunny tail.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1twist, Calories: 540kcal (27%), Carbohydrates: 75g (25%), Protein: 5g (10%), Fat: 25g (38%), Saturated Fat: 13g (81%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 29mg (10%), Sodium: 766mg (33%), Potassium: 25mg (1%), Sugar: 46g (51%), Vitamin A: 368IU (7%), Calcium: 18mg (2%), Iron: 2mg (11%)

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