Santa Hat Cinnamon Rolls

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These Santa Hat Cinnamon Rolls are a quick and cheerful Christmas breakfast idea made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, frosting, and red food coloring. Perfect for holiday mornings or parties, they’re simple to decorate and always bring a smile!

Prep Time5

Cook Time13

Decorating Time20

Total Time38

Course: Breakfast, Christmas

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Santa Hat Cinnamon Rolls

Servings: servings

Calories: 256kcal

Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

8 count package cinnamon rolls
1 container white or cream cheese frosting
red food coloring
4 marshmallows

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the cinnamon rolls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, at least one inch apart.
Use your hands to shape each cinnamon roll into a triangle shape, then bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until golden brown.
If the cinnamon rolls spread as the bake, use two spatulas to press the rolls back into the triangle shape immediately after removing them from the oven while they’re still hot.
Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool to room temperature.
Spread a line of white icing along the bottom of each triangle, then tint the remaining icing with red food coloring.
Spread the red icing over the rest of the cinnamon roll.
Cut each marshmallow in half with scissors and press it into the top of each roll before serving.

Notes

Tips

Let the cinnamon rolls cool slightly before decorating so the frosting holds its shape.
Use gel food coloring for the red frosting to achieve a vibrant, holiday color without thinning the icing.
If using canned rolls, bake them in a round cake pan for evenly shaped rolls that are easy to decorate.

Storage & Make Ahead

Store decorated rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds before serving.
For best results, add the frosting and decorations just before serving if making ahead.

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