Description
Create a festive and delicious Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls recipe using store-bought cinnamon rolls. This easy-to-make treat is beautifully shaped like a Christmas tree and decorated with icing and colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations or a fun winter breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls (5 rolls)
- Icing (included in the cinnamon rolls can)
- Christmas Sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature while you prepare the rolls.
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Lightly spray a baking pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Separate the Cinnamon Rolls: Open the can of cinnamon rolls and carefully pull apart the five rolls so they are ready to be shaped.
- Shape the Tree: Unravel each cinnamon roll one at a time and weave them back and forth on the baking pan to create a Christmas tree shape. Be creative with the weaving to resemble branches.
- Secure the Shape: Pinch the overlapping dough gently to hold the tree shape together so it doesn’t unravel during baking. Check after baking; if it starts to separate, remove from the oven briefly and gently press it back together.
- Bake: Place the shaped dough in the preheated oven and bake for 23 to 27 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cinnamon roll tree from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before decorating, so the icing doesn’t melt too much.
- Decorate: Drizzle the included icing over the cinnamon rolls and sprinkle Christmas-themed sprinkles on top to enhance the festive look and add a bit of crunch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve your beautifully festive cinnamon roll tree warm or at room temperature for a perfect holiday treat.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Be gentle when weaving and pinching the rolls to keep the tree shape intact.
- If the dough separates during baking, pause baking and gently reshape it.
- Use colorful Christmas sprinkles to add festive charm.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Can be doubled for a larger group or party.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll shaped portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
