Zombie Guts Cinnamon Rolls (a.k.a., Cinnamon Roll Guts)

Try my easy Halloween Zombie Guts (aka Cinnamon Roll Guts or Cinnamon Roll Intestines) for a fun and delicious Halloween breakfast (or treat)! All you need are 3 ingredients to make these spooky bloody intestines cinnamon rolls. 

Do you (or your kids) love Halloween-themed food? I think it’s so much fun to make food that embraces certain holidays, and Halloween is at the TOP of the list.

I have shared a few simple Halloween recipes with you, including my Bone Breadsticks, Mummy Jalapeno Poppers With Bacon, and Witch Cupcakes. Both of these recipes are super easy and tons of fun.

Last year we had some things going on (family health issues) that prevented me from being able to make as many fun Halloween-themed foods as I would have liked to. I’m making up for it this year!

And today I have a new one for you! I wanted to add something you could make for breakfast (but also works for dessert if you prefer).

Say hello to bloody intestines cinnamon roll guts!

If you want to fill the day with Halloween-themed food, you’ll need something for breakfast, and that’s where these zombie guts come in! Whether you’re a Walking Dead fan who can’t get enough of Rick Grimes coming out on top against zombie hordes or your kids just love anything gory for a Halloween party, these spooky zombie guts are a breeze to make with store-bought cinnamon rolls.

Kids of all ages will LOVE them.  😍

Now, if you’re one of those people who have (unfortunately and understandably) made Pinterest fails when trying to make holiday-themed food, I have GREAT news.

These cinnamon roll guts are practically fail-proof. Trust me on this one! All you need are Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls, frosting, and some red food coloring.

That’s it! Hard to mess that up, right? Let’s make some deliciously disgusting zombie guts!

Easy Halloween Cinnamon Rolls (Zombie Guts)

If you’re looking for a fun and easy breakfast (or brunch or treat) to make on Halloween for your family, try these super simple and creepy Halloween Cinnamon Rolls (a.k.a., Zombie Guts)!

Cinnamon Roll Intestines are fun to both make and eat, and they really couldn’t be more simple to make with just 3 ingredients, including store-bought canned cinnamon rolls, frosting, and red food coloring.

Get ready for both kids and adults to love them and make them disappear almost faster than you can make them.

Seriously, eating bloody intestines has never been so good! They’ll be the new favorite and a new annual Halloween tradition the whole family looks forward to year after year.

If you want even more fun Halloween inspiration, check out my:

• Snow White Poison Apple Cocktail (Kid-Friendly Mocktail Option)
• Graveyard Oreo Halloween Dirt Cups Dessert
• Mini Halloween Unicorn Cake (Cupcakes) Idea
• Hocus Pocus Frappuccino Starbucks Copycat

Zombie Guts Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients

Below I’ve included all of the ingredients you’ll need to make Halloween rolls. Instead of making the dough from scratch (and dealing with mixing the dough and using a mixer with a dough hook), we’re keeping this SUPER simple by using cinnamon roll dough! 

Gather these items. Then, keep reading to find out how to make them and grab some tips and tricks for making cinnamon roll intestines.

• 1 can of cinnamon rolls – see notes in instructions
• Frosting from the can of cinnamon rolls
• 20 drops of red food coloring

How To Make Halloween Zombie Guts Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is SUPER easy! You aren’t making cinnamon rolls – just taking the dough and shaping it to look like intestines. But no matter how it looks, that mouthwatering combination of brown sugar and cinnamon is irresistible!

Step 1

Remove the dough from the can.

Set the frosting to the side.

Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees.

Step 2

If buns are rolled, unravel each bun and stretch it out into a strip.

Note: Some canned cinnamon rolls have stamped rolls and others have rolled buns. Either will work well for this recipe. If your can has stamped cinnamon rolls, use a paring knife to cut through the bun along the stamp to “unravel” the bun. Stretch the dough out into a strip (or long roll).

Step 3

Spray the air fryer basket with oil (if needed) and coil each strip to resemble an intestinal path pinching together the ends.

The cinnamon roll will expand, so the space between the coils is ok.

Step 4

Cook at 300°f for 10 minutes.

Step 5

While cooking, mix the red food dye into the glaze ingredients until you achieve a deep, rich red color. 

Note: Depending on the type of dye you use, you will use more or fewer drops.

Step 6

Microwave the frosting for 15-20 seconds to thin it out, this will make the simulated blood look better.

Step 7

Remove the cooked cinnamon roll gently. If you have an air fryer basket with a removable tray, remove the tray and slide the roll off.

If you don’t, you can divide the roll into sections and piece it back together on a plate for presentation.

Step 8

Pour the red frosting over the cinnamon roll guts, add some spooky decorations, and enjoy!

Air Fryer Recommendations

Need an air fryer (it’s TOTALLY worth the investment and makes a GREAT gift!)? Here’s what I recommend:

• Chefman TurboTouch 8 Quart (if you like the basket style)
• COSORI Air Fryer Toaster Oven, 26.4QT (if you like the tray style)

How To Make Bloody Frosting For Zombie Guts

Not sure how to make the frosting look like blood? Do this:

• Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons of milk
• Next, mix in the red food coloring

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Bloody Intestines Cinnamon Rolls Tips And Tricks

If you’ve never made these before, here are some tips to help ensure they turn out perfectly!

Use Generic Canned Cinnamon Rolls

You can use any brand, or flavor of canned cinnamon rolls (in the refrigerated section) for this recipe, but the store brands tend to unravel easier than the name-brand Pillsbury kind (which is more of the stamped variety).

The Pillsbury brand CAN work, but they tend to be a little more difficult to break apart and shape.

Use A Large Casserole Dish For Large Intestines

If you want large and in charge “zombie guts,” use the jumbo-sized canned cinnamon rolls. Then put them in a casserole baking dish (like this 9×13 casserole dish) so they have room to really expand.

When prepared this way, the zombie guts will look bigger and remain more intact when baked. I’ve also found they turn out softer/gooier when baked this way.

Use Gel Food Coloring

The red gel food coloring that you find at Michael’s or Amazon will give MUCH better, vibrant-looking results than standard liquid food coloring.

If you must use liquid food coloring, you’ll need to use much more food coloring to achieve an equal-looking result. As a result, reduce the amount of milk to only 1 Tablespoon. 

Cinnamon Roll Zombie Guts FAQs

Here are a couple of questions that I often see readers ask about making zombie guts Halloween cinnamon rolls. If you have a question that you don’t see answered below, please leave it in the comments so I can answer it!

Should I use homemade cinnamon rolls or store-bought cinnamon rolls?

You can certainly use a homemade cinnamon rolls recipe if you prefer. However, Halloween is such a busy holiday, I like to keep it SUPER simple by using store-bought cinnamon rolls.

What’s the best pan for Halloween cinnamon roll guts?

I recommend using either a Half-Sheet Size Baking Sheet or 9×13 Glass Baking Dish.

You can make them either way, and they’ll LOOK and TASTE amazing. The difference will come down to texture. If you use a sheet pan, your zombie guts will be a little crispier.

The baking dish version will yield bloody guts cinnamon rolls that are more soft and gooey.

How do I store leftover cinnamon roll zombie guts?

IF you have any zombie guts leftover, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days.

You can reheat individual servings in 15-20 second intervals in the microwave.

How can I decorate these Halloween zombie intestines?

• Halloween themed sprinkles
• Faux bugs (bugs, spiders, roaches, etc.)
• Gummy worms
• Candy googly eyes
• Serve with Skeleton Hands

How do I serve these zombie guts cinnamon rolls?

I recommend serving them warm. Eggs, fruit, and and breakfast meat are terrific accompaniments!

And don’t forget to add fun faux Halloween decorations to make them look even spookier and more festive.

Your little monsters will LOVE these zombie guts! Be sure to let them help make them, too!

More Halloween Inspiration

If you love these zombie guts, check out these other fun Halloween recipes too!

• Witches Cauldron Easy Halloween Cake Pops
• Harry Potter Starbucks Butterbeer Latte
• Harry Potter Polyjuice Potion Frappuccino

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