Easy Valentine’s Day Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

There’s nothing better than waking up to a gooey cinnamon roll as a special Valentine’s Day breakfast. Imagine the smell and aroma of cinnamon rolls waking you up in the morning. I think it is definitely up there with coffee! Now combine the two and you got yourself a winner.

The best part is that you can use canned cinnamon rolls and frosting to make your life easier. Use the grands or the regular-sized ones depending on your personal preference and enjoy a delicious sweet treat ASAP! Follow along with this easy recipe to find out how to make it!

Since you are here and love Valentine recipes, check out this Valentine’s Day Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe, these Easy Valentine’s Day Oreo Truffles, or these Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies.

Ingredients for this Valentine’s Day Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page for the detailed ingredient measurements. 

• 1 Can of Cinnamon Roll Dough: Pillsbury cinnamon rolls are the most common and those are the ones we used. The store-brand cinnamon rolls work fine as well if you want to use those instead.
• Valentine Sprinkles: A fun way to give these adorable cinnamon rolls are a festive look!
• Pink Food Coloring: To give the heart-shaped cinnamon rolls a beautiful, pink-colored sweet icing.

How to Make the Best Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post for the full step-by-step instructions! 

1. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the canned cinnamon roll package.
2. Open the container then unroll each cinnamon roll strip gently.
3. Make the unrolled dough strips into the shape of a heart by hand by rolling both sides toward each other until they meet in the middle. Pinch the bottom of the heart together to create the tip and repeat the process with the rest of the cinnamon rolls.
4. Place the heart-shaped cinnamon rolls on the baking sheet with a little space apart between each one.
5. Follow the baking time and instructions on the cinnamon roll package.
6. Add pink food coloring to the included icing and mix. Once baked, drizzle or spread the icing over the heart-shaped cinnamon rolls and sprinkle the top with Valentine’s Day sprinkles!
7. Allow them to cool slightly and serve warm. Enjoy your heart-shaped cinnamon rolls!

Why You Need to Make this Recipe!

• This Valentine’s Day cinnamon roll recipe is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients that you can easily find at the store.
• There’s no better way to celebrate the morning of this special day!
• The whole house smells great and you’ll have so much fun making them with your partner or family!
• This also works as an easy cinnamon roll breakfast for birthdays or Mother’s Day.

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How to Store Leftover these Cinnamon Rolls

Place the leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 to 5 days.

Can I Freeze Leftover Cinnamon Roll Hearts?

Absolutely! You can freeze fully baked cinnamon rolls. After completely cooling to room temperature, tightly wrap each in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Label them with the date and keep them for up to one month.

How to Reheat Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls

The quickest way would be in the microwave. Put your sweetheart cinnamon rolls on a plate and heat them up in 15-second intervals. Be careful when you pull it out because the icing will be very hot.

The best way to get new-tasting, flaky cinnamon rolls would be by using the oven or air fryer on “bake” setting. Heat the leftover cinnamon roll up for 5-10 minutes at 350F and it should be perfect again.

Can I Make Homemade Cinnamon Rolls for this Recipe?

Sure, if you want to! Find your favorite cinnamon roll recipe and make it if you’d like that bakery-style fresh cinnamon roll flavor. Once you’ve got the dough made and rolled out, follow the same steps in this recipe to get that fun heart shape.

What to Serve this Delicious Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls With

• Try this Starbucks’ Toasted Vanilla Shaken Espresso or this Starbucks Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino if they’re a coffee drinker.
• This Valentine’s Day Pink Hot Chocolate Recipe for people who don’t want coffee but still need something sweet.
• This Valentine’s Day Very Berry Healthy Smoothie if they want to balance out the cinnamon rolls with a healthy and refreshing beverage.

Easy Sweetheart Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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