Dessert

Valentine’s Day Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

ByClara Bennett November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

Introduction

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these adorable heart-shaped cinnamon rolls. They’re easy to make using refrigerated dough and perfect for sharing a sweet moment with loved ones.

A close-up of a heart-shaped pastry being held by a woman's hand, topped with thick, smooth pink icing that covers the two circular raised parts and the connecting middle section, sprinkled with small red, white, and pink heart-shaped sprinkles. The pastry shows a golden brown, slightly flaky texture underneath the icing. In the blurred background, more similar pastries rest on a white marbled surface with a small glass container filled with the same pink icing visible. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 can of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Pink food coloring

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cinnamon roll package, usually 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Open the cinnamon roll container and carefully unroll each cinnamon roll into a strip.
Step 3: Shape each unrolled dough strip into a heart by rolling both ends toward the center so they meet. Pinch the bottom tip of the heart to secure the shape. Repeat with all rolls.
Step 4: Arrange the heart-shaped cinnamon rolls on a baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Step 5: Bake according to the package instructions; note that baking times may vary depending on the brand and size of the rolls.
Step 6: Mix a few drops of pink food coloring into the provided icing. Once rolls are baked, spread or drizzle the tinted icing over them, then sprinkle with Valentine’s Day sprinkles.
Step 7: Let the cinnamon rolls cool slightly, then serve warm and enjoy your festive treat!

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the icing before coloring.
Use strawberry or raspberry jam inside the dough before shaping for a fruity surprise.
If you want a sturdier heart shape, chill the formed rolls in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking.

Storage

Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 5 minutes until soft and warm.

How to Serve

Three small cinnamon rolls stacked on white marbled surface, each roll showing a soft, fluffy light yellow inside with a light brown cinnamon swirl layer. The top of the rolls is covered in a shiny pink icing that drips slightly over the edges and is decorated with small pink, white, and red heart-shaped sprinkles. One roll is partially eaten, revealing the airy, soft texture inside, while the cinnamon swirls are visible on the outside edges. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade cinnamon roll dough instead of canned?

Yes, homemade dough works well. Just roll it out and shape into hearts using the same technique before baking.

How do I prevent the heart shape from opening during baking?

Make sure to firmly pinch the bottom tip and seams of the heart. Chilling the shaped dough briefly before baking can also help maintain the shape.

Valentine’s Day Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these adorable heart-shaped cinnamon rolls made from classic refrigerated dough, decorated with pink-tinted icing and festive sprinkles. Perfect for a sweet treat to share with loved ones.

Author: Clara
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8 heart-shaped cinnamon rolls 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

1 can of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough

Decorations

Valentine’s Day sprinkles, as desired
Pink food coloring, a few drops

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) or follow the temperature instructions indicated on your canned cinnamon roll package to ensure perfect baking.
Prepare the Dough: Open the cinnamon roll container and gently unroll each cinnamon roll to create flat strips of dough for shaping.
Shape into Hearts: Take each unrolled dough strip and roll both ends inward toward the center so they meet, forming a heart shape. Pinch the bottom point of the heart tightly to keep the shape intact. Repeat this process for all cinnamon roll strips.
Arrange for Baking: Place the heart-shaped dough pieces onto a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow room for rising and spreading.
Bake: Follow the baking times and instructions provided on your cinnamon roll package to bake the shaped rolls until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare Icing: While the rolls bake, mix a few drops of pink food coloring into the provided cinnamon roll icing until evenly colored.
Decorate and Serve: Once baked, drizzle or spread the pink-tinted icing over the warm heart-shaped cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle Valentine’s Day sprinkles on top to add a festive touch. Let them cool slightly before serving and enjoy warm.

Notes

For best results, handle the dough gently to avoid tearing while shaping the hearts.
If the cinnamon roll dough is too sticky, lightly flour your hands or work surface to help with rolling.
Step-by-step photos can help guide the heart-shaping technique.
Adjust baking time slightly if using jumbo or mini cinnamon rolls, as sizes vary.
You can customize the icing color by adding more or fewer drops of food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of pink.

Keywords: Valentine’s Day cinnamon rolls, heart-shaped cinnamon rolls, pink icing cinnamon rolls, easy cinnamon rolls, holiday desserts

Clara Bennett

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