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Ultimate Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls: Easy Holiday Centerpiece

Three soft christmas tree cinnamon rolls drizzled with white icing and green sprinkles on a white plate.
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Create a stunning, festive centerpiece for your Christmas morning with these pull-apart cinnamon rolls shaped like a Christmas tree. This recipe works well with store-bought dough for quick assembly or homemade dough for a richer flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (12.4 oz) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (or equivalent homemade dough)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream (for icing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
  • Green sprinkles or colored sugar (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your cinnamon roll dough packaging, usually around 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  2. Unroll the cinnamon roll dough. Cut the rolls into individual pieces. You will need about 12 to 15 rolls depending on the size of your tree.
  3. Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a large triangle or Christmas tree. Place one roll at the top for the tree topper. Arrange the remaining rolls below it in progressively wider rows, leaving small gaps between them so they can expand and touch while baking.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Brush this mixture evenly over the tops and sides of the arranged cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top if you are using them.
  5. Bake according to the package directions, usually 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. While the rolls bake, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if you prefer a thinner glaze.
  7. Remove the baked tree from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes.
  8. Drizzle the prepared icing generously over the warm cinnamon roll tree.
  9. Immediately decorate with green sprinkles or colored sugar to resemble ornaments and garland.
  10. Serve warm as a fun family Christmas morning food centerpiece.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead Christmas breakfast, assemble the rolls in the tree shape on the baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Add the icing after baking.
  • If using store-bought dough, this is a great recipe for baking with kids as the shaping and decorating are simple.
  • To make the tree look fuller, you can use two cans of dough and arrange them tightly together.

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