Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls – A Fun Holiday Treat for Kids
Bring a little extra magic to your holiday mornings with these adorable Christmas tree cinnamon rolls. Made by shaping store-bought cinnamon roll dough into a festive tree, then decorating with green icing and colorful sprinkles, they are as fun to make as it is to eat.
Kids will love helping decorate their “trees,” making it a sweet and memorable family tradition for Christmas breakfast, snack or dessert.
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With just a few ingredients and a little creativity, you can serve up a holiday treat that looks impressive and tastes delicious.
How to Make Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
Here are the ingredients you need to make these Christmas tree cinnamon rolls, plus step by step instructions for how to make them.
Ingredients
- Cinnamon roll dough with icing (we used this: NOTE: You need the kind that unroll)
- Green food coloring
- Holiday sprinkles
Step by Step Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Carefully unroll each cinnamon roll strip. Shape the dough into a zigzag pattern to form a tree, pressing the sections together gently so it keeps its shape while baking. Place the trees on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
3. Bake for about 7-8 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and lightly golden.
4. Let the cinnamon roll trees cool completely before decorating.
5. In a small bowl, mix the icing that came with the rolls with a drop or two of green food coloring until evenly tinted.
6. Spread the green icing over each tree and finish with a handful of festive sprinkles.
7. Serve and enjoy.
If you’re looking for a simple Christmas breakfast that feels festive without any extra stress, this is it. Three ingredients, a few minutes in the oven, and you’ve got a warm, cinnamon-scented treat that everyone can help with. It’s one of those little things that makes the morning feel special without a lot of effort.
Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- Cinnamon roll dough with icing (we used this: NOTE: You need the kind that unroll
- Green food coloring
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Carefully unroll each cinnamon roll strip. Shape the dough into a zigzag pattern to form a tree, pressing the sections together gently so it keeps its shape while baking. Place the trees on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
- Bake for about 7-8 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and lightly golden.
- Let the cinnamon roll trees cool completely before decorating.
- In a small bowl, mix the icing that came with the rolls with a drop or two of green food coloring until evenly tinted.
- Spread the green icing over each tree and finish with a handful of festive sprinkles.
- Serve and enjoy.
