Description
Delightful cinnamon rolls shaped like Christmas trees, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm 1 cup of milk to about 110°F, then sprinkle the yeast over it and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Once the yeast is activated, add the melted butter and egg to the milk mixture. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread softened butter all over the surface, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly. Roll tightly into a log starting from the long edge and seal the edges.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces. Cut a small ‘V’ at the peak of each roll to form the “tree” shape.
- Arrange the rolls on a lined baking sheet, cover, and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with a splash of milk to create the glaze and drizzle it over the rolls before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, try whole wheat flour or reduce sugar in the recipe.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas, cinnamon rolls, holiday baking, festive treats
