Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
These Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate holiday breakfast treat! Shaped like adorable Christmas trees and topped with festive sprinkles and star cookies, they’re fun to make, delicious to eat, and perfect for bringing a little extra magic to your morning. Whether you’re making them for Christmas Day or a holiday brunch, these sweet rolls will be the star of the show!
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Why You’ll Love Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
- 🎄 Festive and fun for the holiday season!
- Easy to make with store-bought dough—perfect for busy mornings.
- Kid-friendly recipe that’s great for getting little helpers involved.
- A sweet and delicious treat that doubles as a centerpiece for your Christmas breakfast table.
What You Need To Make Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
- Cinnamon Roll Dough – Store-bought works great for this recipe.
- Icing – Included with the cinnamon rolls or use your favorite homemade frosting.
- Holiday Sprinkles – Red and green sprinkles for that extra festive flair.
👉 You’ll find exact ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.
How To Make Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
1
Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven and open the cinnamon roll dough. Separate the rolls.
2
Shape the Trees: Unroll each cinnamon roll slightly and reshape it into a tree, starting wide at the bottom and narrowing as you go up.
3
Bake: Place the shaped rolls on a baking sheet and bake as directed.
4
Decorate: Let the rolls cool slightly before drizzling with icing. Add holiday sprinkles for the perfect finishing touch!
Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- Store-bought cinnamon roll dough
- Icing included with the dough or homemade
- Red and green holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on the cinnamon roll packaging.
- Separate the cinnamon roll dough into individual rolls.
- Slightly unroll each roll and reshape it into a tree by creating a wide base at the bottom and narrowing as you work upward.
- Place the shaped rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake according to the package instructions, typically 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before drizzling with icing.
- Decorate with red and green sprinkles and top each roll with a small star cookie or edible decoration.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
– These rolls can be frozen after baking and decorating. Simply reheat before serving.
– Get creative with decorations by using edible glitter, mini candies, or different colored sprinkles!
