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Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls

Close-up of freshly baked christmas tree cinnamon rolls topped with white icing, green drizzle, and holiday sprinkles.
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Create a festive centerpiece for your holiday table with these pull-apart cinnamon rolls shaped like a Christmas tree. This recipe uses store-bought dough for simplicity, making it an easy and joyful bake for Christmas morning or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12.4 ounce) can refrigerated jumbo cinnamon rolls (such as Pillsbury Grands!)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • Green food coloring (optional, for festive glaze)
  • Holiday sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven according to the directions on the cinnamon roll can. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the cinnamon rolls. Separate the icing packets and set them aside for later.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon together to create the cinnamon filling mixture.
  4. Cut each cinnamon roll into four equal pieces. You will have 48 small pieces total from 12 rolls.
  5. Dip each small piece of dough into the cinnamon filling mixture, coating both sides lightly.
  6. Arrange the coated pieces on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a triangle or Christmas tree. Start with a base row of 7 pieces, then 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and top with 1 piece for the trunk area, leaving a small space between pieces so they can expand. You may need to adjust the number of pieces per row based on your dough size.
  7. Bake for the time specified on the can, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  8. While the rolls bake, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
  9. Remove the rolls from the oven. Immediately drizzle the reserved icing packets over the warm rolls.
  10. If using the green glaze, drizzle it over the rolls once they have cooled slightly.
  11. Decorate with holiday sprinkles before serving. Pull apart the warm rolls to enjoy.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can use your favorite homemade cinnamon roll dough instead of canned dough.
  • If you want a thicker, brighter green glaze, use less milk and more powdered sugar, adding green food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
  • This recipe is great for meal planning; you can assemble the tree shape the night before, cover it, and refrigerate it. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.

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Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/christmas-tree-cinnamon-rolls-recipe/

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