Quick and Easy Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
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Start your Christmas morning with a festive treat that looks as good as it tastes. These Christmas tree cinnamon rolls are shaped like little Christmas trees and make holiday season mornings much fun for the whole family.
These are perfect for Christmas brunch or breakfast.
Kids will love decorating their own trees, and the warm cinnamon rolls paired with cream cheese frosting are sure to be a hit alongside a cup of hot chocolate.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fun Christmas tree shape that’s perfect for a holiday breakfast
- Easy recipe using premade cinnamon roll dough and simple pantry ingredients
- Golden brown rolls with a soft cinnamon filling in every bite
- Kids can help decorate their own trees with sprinkles and icing
- Works as a festive treat for brunch, breakfast, or a Christmas tree pull-apart bread
Ingredients for Christmas tree cinnamon rolls
- Premade cinnamon roll grands dough (with icing)
- Christmas sprinkles
- Pretzel rods
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
How to make Christmas tree cinnamon rolls
Step By Step Instructions
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Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 – Unroll each cinnamon roll and shape the dough into a squiggly triangle to resemble a Christmas tree.
Step 3 – Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–23 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 4 – Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Insert a 2” broken pretzel rod into the bottom of each roll to form the tree stump.
Step 5 – Drizzle with icing and decorate with Christmas sprinkles.
Raquel’s Time Saving Tips for the Best Results
- Heat oven fully before baking and use a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for a single layer of rolls
- Separate dough carefully and shape each into a squiggly triangle for a classic Christmas tree shape
- Allow rolls to cool slightly before adding the pretzel tree stump and drizzling with original icing.
- You can make these with the smaller 8 pack cinnamon rolls.
- Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container to keep them warm cinnamon rolls soft for 1-2 days
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap Christmas sprinkles for colored sugar or small candy stars on top of the tree.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring to the icing for extra festive color.
FAQs About This Recipe
Pillsbury cinnamon rolls work best, but other cinnamon roll dough or giant cinnamon roll varieties can also be used.
Insert a 2-inch pretzel rod into the base of the tree while the roll is slightly cooled. This forms a sturdy tree stump.
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature. Warm in the oven or microwave before serving to maintain that fresh-baked feel.
Absolutely. Use your favorite classic cinnamon rolls recipe and follow the same shaping method to achieve the Christmas tree shape.
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Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 17.5 oz can Grands cinnamon roll grands dough (with icing)
- 3 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles
- 3 pretzel rods
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll each cinnamon roll and shape the dough into a squiggly triangle to resemble a Christmas tree.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–23 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Insert a 2” broken pretzel rod into the bottom of each roll to form the tree stump.
- Drizzle with icing and decorate with Christmas sprinkles.
Notes
Add colored icing or candy stars on top for extra festive fun.
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These were fun to make.