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christmas tree cinnamon rolls

Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls: 7 Steps to Sweet Joy


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious cinnamon rolls shaped like a Christmas tree.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
  4. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  5. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
  7. Spread brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
  8. Roll the dough tightly and cut into pieces.
  9. Arrange the pieces in a tree shape on a baking tray.
  10. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  11. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
  12. Drizzle icing over the rolls before serving.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife for cutting the dough.
  • Adjust the cinnamon to your taste.
  • These can be made ahead and frozen.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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