Description
Create a stunning Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree Pull-Apart centerpiece for your holiday breakfast. This recipe brings fun and flavor to your festive table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 container (16.3 ounces) refrigerated jumbo cinnamon rolls with icing
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently unroll the cinnamon rolls. Do not separate them.
- In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Lightly dust the unrolled dough with this mixture.
- Starting with one end of a roll, carefully roll the dough up tightly into a log shape. Repeat for all rolls.
- Cut each rolled log into 1-inch thick pieces. You should have many small pieces.
- Arrange the pieces on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a wide triangle or tree, leaving a small space between each piece so they can expand. You can use a small, lightly greased star-shaped cookie cutter placed in the center top of the triangle to mark where the star will go later, or simply shape the top point.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk. Brush this egg wash lightly over the cinnamon roll pieces.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- While still warm, drizzle the icing that came with the rolls over the entire tree.
- If you want a star on top, use a small piece of leftover dough shaped like a star, bake it separately until golden, and place it on the top point of the tree before icing, or use a store-bought decorative star.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar dusting to your taste.
- If you want a richer flavor, use melted butter instead of the egg wash.
- This centerpiece is best served warm shortly after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll piece (approx)
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