Cinnamon Rolls Mardi Gras (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ 2-Part Dough Mix
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt (can use fat-free or regular)
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1 to 1¼ cups self-rising flour (adjust as needed)
→ Filling with Cinnamon
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (adjust to your liking)
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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¼ to ½ cup brown sugar (swap with brown sugar stevia if you'd like)
→ Glaze Topping
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2 tablespoons milk (or more for smoother texture)
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¼ cup powdered sugar
→ Themed Sugar Sprinkles
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Purple food dye
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Yellow food dye
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Green food dye
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½ cup sugar or stevia (split evenly among colors)
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and flour. Use extra flour to keep the dough workable, as it can get sticky quickly.
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Sprinkle a flat surface generously with flour. Roll out the dough into a rectangular sheet using a rolling pin.
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Coat the rolled-out dough lightly with the melted butter. Mix the cinnamon into the sugar first, then scatter the mix across the buttered dough.
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Roll the dough into a log and slice it into roughly a dozen pieces. Arrange the rolls in a glass 8x8 baking pan.
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Set your oven to 365-375°F. Bake the rolls for about 25 minutes but keep an eye on them since oven temps can vary.
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While the rolls bake, stir together the milk and powdered sugar until you achieve a glaze-like texture.
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Put small amounts of sugar or stevia in mason jars. Add a few drops of food coloring (green, purple, yellow) to each jar, cover, and shake for 30 to 45 seconds. Use more dye for vivid colors.
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After pulling the rolls out of the oven, paint them with the icing. Sprinkle the colored sugar in patches for a bright Mardi Gras design.
# Notes:
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These bright, Mardi Gras-style cinnamon rolls are a treat and come together super easily with just two basic ingredients for the dough.
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Try swapping plain yogurt for vanilla-flavored to add a bit of sweetness—it works as long as the flavors don’t clash.
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If your dough feels sticky, use more flour on your tools and workspace to make handling easier.
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Icing isn’t mandatory—dust with cinnamon instead if you’d prefer a less sweet option.
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Want finer sugar sprinkles? Roll over them in a sealed bag with a rolling pin to smooth them out.