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Christmas Tree Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

A stack of warm christmas tree cinnamon rolls drizzled with white icing and covered in red and green sprinkles.
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Make festive, pull-apart cinnamon rolls shaped like a Christmas tree using store-bought dough for an easy holiday breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12.4 ounce) can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (8 rolls)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 package cream cheese frosting (from the can)
  • Red and green sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the can of cinnamon rolls and separate the 8 individual rolls.
  3. Arrange 7 of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a triangle or tree, leaving small gaps between them so they expand while baking. Place the remaining 1 roll in the center bottom to act as the trunk.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until combined.
  5. Pour this mixture evenly over the arranged rolls. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if using.
  6. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and let the rolls cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  8. Frost the warm rolls using the included cream cheese frosting.
  9. Decorate the rolls with red and green sprinkles to resemble ornaments. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a homemade dough option, use your favorite scratch cinnamon roll recipe and cut the dough into 8 equal pieces, shaping them as described above.
  • You can make this ahead by assembling the rolls on the baking sheet, covering them, and refrigerating for up to 4 hours before baking. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • Use a small piece of leftover dough or a pretzel stick for the tree trunk if you prefer a more defined base.

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