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christmas tree cinnamon rolls

Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls: 7 Steps to Holiday Bliss

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious cinnamon rolls shaped like a Christmas tree.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk, warmed
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add warmed milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
  4. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
  6. Spread melted butter, then sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar.
  7. Roll the dough tightly and cut into slices.
  8. Arrange slices in a tree shape on a baking sheet.
  9. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
  11. Mix icing sugar with milk and drizzle over rolls.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife for cutting the rolls.
  • Try adding nuts for extra crunch.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: christmas tree, cinnamon rolls, holiday baking