Confetti Easter Cinnamon Rolls

Celebrate Easter with a burst of color and flavor with these delightful Easter Confetti Cinnamon Rolls. A special ingredient that makes these rolls stand out is the addition of lemon zest to the dough, which adds a fresh, zesty flavor, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the cinnamon and the vibrant fun of the confetti sprinkles. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 45°C)
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup Pastel Party Sprinkle Mix

For the Filling:

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk, as needed for consistency
• ¼ cup Bunny Bottoms Sprinkle Mix

Instructions:

• Prepare the Dough:
• In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
• Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and mix well.
• Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. 
• Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. 
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Prepare the Filling:
• In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Assemble the Rolls:
• Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. 
• Sprinkle Pastel Party on the top work surface and roll the dough into a 16x21-inch rectangle embedding the sprinkles into the surface of the dough as you roll..
• Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• Roll the dough tightly from the long end and cut into 12 rolls.
• Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
• Bake the Rolls:
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Bake the rolls for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Prepare the Frosting:
• While the rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Add milk as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.
• Stir in the 1/4 cup of rainbow sprinkles.
• Finish the Rolls:
• Once the rolls are done, spread the frosting generously over the warm rolls and sprinkle with Bunny Bottoms sprinkle mix for that extra confetti flair.

Enjoy your Best Ever Easter Confetti Cinnamon Rolls, a festive, flavorful, and visually stunning addition to your Easter celebrations. The lemon zest in the dough makes these rolls uniquely delicious, ensuring they'll be a hit with family and friends!