These Ghost Cinnamon Rolls are great for Halloween – totally fun to make and perfectly festive for spooky season. Make this deliciously easy, sweet treat!
Make these easy ghost rolls for the family this fall! Jazz up your next weekend brunch with this quick recipe.
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The teenagers always seem to be hungry around here so anytime that I can whip them up something festive, and quick, it’s a win in my books! These darling ghosts make the perfect breakfast treat or after school snack for Halloween.
What could be better than hot, gooey homemade cinnamon rolls straight from the oven?! These easy ghost shaped cinnamon buns are so fun to make for spooky season! Let me show you how…
Recipe details
Ingredients
- Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
- Candy eyes
Tip: homemade cream cheese icing can also be added to the top of the buns but using the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls is just as good in our opinion! We’ve tried different brands but Pillsbury rolls are always better than any other store brand.
Instructions
1. Open the can of dough and set aside the icing. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Unroll the end of each of the cinnamon rolls to create a “ghost” shape.
3. Place rolls onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and create a “squiggle” at the bottom of each center roll.
Tip: be sure to pinch the end of the roll of dough to the “head” of the ghost otherwise it will just spread out when baked and not maintain its shape. One container of Grands cinnamon rolls will make five large spooky cinnamon buns.
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown.
5. Spread the icing over the warm cinnamon buns.
6. Add two candy eyes to each roll.
7. Serve warm.
This is the perfect dish for breakfast in bed on a cool fall day. Pair warm cinnamon rolls with ice cream, chocolate dipped strawberries or these chocolate dipped apples.
Anything that I can basically just throw in the oven is a win in my books! Like this amazing cinnamon roll casserole recipe that the kids love, it makes the whole house smell amazing.
How to store cinnamon rolls
If you have leftovers of this recipe, which is highly unlikely, you can store them in an airtight container (or covered in plastic wrap) at room temperature for a day or in the fridge for up to one week.
It’s a big hit with the entire family and the perfect way to feed a crowd on busy mornings. Especially great for breakfast on Halloween weekend.
Cinnamon roll variations
- Place the ingredients into an air fryer basket to make air fryer cinnamon rolls.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least four hours before cooking to create an overnight breakfast casserole.
- Place the ingredients into a slow cooker and cook for 2 hours on the low setting to create crock pot cinnamon rolls.
- Another favorite is drizzling caramel sauce or maple syrup overtop for a truly sweet treat.
This would also be great served with a dash of pumpkin spice and whipped cream or walnuts and caramel! It’s the ultimate brunch dish, delicious dessert or special holiday treat for fall.
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Kitchen essentials for baking
- I love using this non-stick bakeware for all of my baking.
- These silicone mitts are perfect for grasping hot pans and baking dishes.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- These parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging and these large Rubbermaid food storage containers are great for storing baking in the freezer.
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Recipe card
Ghost Cinnamon Rolls
These Ghost Cinnamon Rolls are great for Halloween - totally fun to make and perfectly festive for spooky season. Make this deliciously easy, sweet treat!
Ingredients
- 1 - 17.5 oz container of Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
- Candy eyes
Instructions
1. Open the can of dough and set aside the icing. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Unroll the end of each of the cinnamon rolls to create a "ghost" shape.
3. Place rolls onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and create a "squiggle" at the bottom of each center roll.
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown.
5. Spread the icing over the warm cinnamon buns.
6. Add two candy eyes to each roll.
7. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 80Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 193mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g
All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.
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