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Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls

Transform store-bought cinnamon rolls into festive Christmas tree shapes perfect for holiday mornings. A fun, kid-friendly tradition that requires minimal effort and creates maximum holiday magic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing included
  • 1 container icing from package or homemade with powdered sugar and French vanilla creamer
  • 2 tbsp Christmas sprinkles red, green, white, or gold

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cinnamon roll package (usually 350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Open the cinnamon roll package and set the icing container aside. Remove all cinnamon rolls from the package.
  3. Gently unroll one cinnamon roll from the center outward, working slowly to prevent tearing.
  4. Shape the unrolled dough into a Christmas tree by creating a zigzag pattern on the parchment paper, starting narrow at the top and gradually widening toward the bottom to mimic tree branches.
  5. Firmly press the dough pieces together with your hands to help maintain the tree shape during baking. Don't flatten completely, just squeeze the pieces together.
  6. Repeat the unrolling and shaping process with all remaining cinnamon rolls, spacing them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake according to package directions (typically 13-17 minutes) until golden brown on top.
  8. Let the baked Christmas trees cool for about 5 minutes before decorating.
  9. Drizzle icing in a zigzag pattern over each tree, then immediately add Christmas sprinkles while the icing is still wet so they stick properly.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy your festive Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls.

Notes

Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 1-2 days. Reheat individual rolls in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or several at once in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes. For best results, press shaped dough firmly together before baking to maintain the Christmas tree form.