Simplify your holiday mornings with these festive Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls! This easy recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a delicious and festive breakfast without the fuss.
Created with a can of refrigerated rolls shaped and decorated for the holidays, these easy to make treats are sure to bring a smile to your kid's faces!
Check out my list of other best cinnamon rolls that also use Pillsbury refrigerated rolls as well!
Make Christmas morning special this year with easy-to-make cinnamon rolls shaped like a Christmas tree!
Not only is this recipe easy to make, your kids will have fun shaping the pre-made cinnamon rolls into trees...not to mention decorating them after they're baked!
Looking for more Christmas Breakfast Recipes? Try my Easy Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole or my Cinnamon Roll Casserole without Eggs...yum!
Table of Contents
- Pillsbury Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
- Quick Christmas Breakfast Ideas
- Stress-Free Holiday Breakfast Magic Awaits! ✨
- Easy Christmas Cinnamon Rolls
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Before You Begin!
- Storing and Reheating Tips
- Recipe FAQ
- More Christmas Breakfast Ideas
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Pillsbury Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
You simply open the can of cinnamon rolls, unroll and shape each cinnamon roll into a tree, bake and decorate. How easy is that?
Serve the cream cheese frosting that comes with the rolls on the side for dipping. If you're looking for another 2 ingredient recipe, try my Sausage Cinnamon Rolls!
Quick Christmas Breakfast Ideas
For a special holiday treat on Christmas morning, why not whip up quick breakfast options that will make your family's mouths water and get the day off to a festive start?
If you would like something savory, think about making mini quiches the night before and pop them in the oven for an easy brunch solution.
For another easy prep-ahead recipe, try my Overnight French Toast Casserole or try something fun like these Gingerbread Pancakes!
Stress-Free Holiday Breakfast Magic Awaits! ✨
If you need help with getting breakfast ready for the holidays, I've got you covered! Check out my Holiday Magical Breakfast Digital Cookbook.
It's packed with 10 simple recipes, handy checklists, and even printable activities to keep the kids entertained while you work your culinary magic!
Easy Christmas Cinnamon Rolls
Christmas morning wouldn't be complete without the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filling the air, however, for some of us the thought of making homemade yeast dough is a little overwhelming!
Why not try my Homemade Cinnamon Rolls using Biscuits or my my two-ingredient cinnamon rolls with heavy cream.
Both recipes will give you the taste you're looking for combined with the ease of a semi-homemade recipe.
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
Non-Stick Baking Sheets Set of 3
Christmas Coffee Mugs Set of 6Wilton 16-inch Disposable Decorating Bags Set, 4-PackGold Stars Edible SprinklesWilton Holiday Mix 6 cell Sprinkles
Main Ingredients Needed
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Recipe Variations and Substitutions
If you're feeling ambitious, try making your own cinnamon roll dough from scratch. Check out my Homemade Cinnamon Roll recipe!
If you didn't want to use the green melted chocolate, you could simply drizzle the icing packet that comes with the cinnamon rolls on top and then add the sprinkles.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the can of cinnamon rolls, separate and unroll each roll, then shape each into a Christmas tree on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, then cool completely before decorating.
Step 2: Melt the candy melts according to their package instructions. Add the melted candy to a disposable decorating bag. Pipe the melted chocolate on top of each cinnamon roll. Decorate with the colored sprinkles and top each tree with a star.
Before You Begin!
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Storing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Let your cinnamon rolls cool completely. Then, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Freezer: For longer storage, freeze them immediately after wrapping for up to three months.
Thawing and Reheating: Allow the rolls to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a 350F oven for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
Recipe FAQ
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Bake Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls in a preheated 400° F oven for 13 to 17 minutes or until the rolls are cooked through and slightly brown around the edges.
More Christmas Breakfast Ideas
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Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 8 count package cinnamon rolls
- ⅓ cup green candy melts
- rainbow and star sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate all the cinnamon rolls and unroll each of the rolls.
- Shape the dough strips into a triangle and place them on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls for 12 to 15 minutes, until goldent brown.
- Allow the rolls to cool completely, then melt the candy melts according to the package instructions.
- Pipe or spread the melted chocolate over the top of the cinnamon rolls.
- Top the green chocolate with rainbow sprinkles, and place one star sprinkle on top of the triangle.
- Allow the chocolate to cool and harden before serving.
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