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Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Cinnamon Rolls, This Mom's Confessions

“Can we have those special rolls for breakfast?”

Breakfast around these parts usually finds my family looking for a bit more of an exceptional treat. See whether it is just us or we have family or friends over to enjoy that first meal of the day with us, we enjoy special breakfasts. These special breakfasts are especially true at Christmas time, such as this past Christmas breakfast recipe.

Recently, we had some extended family to visit our home. Well for breakfast, I made Pillsbury™ Grands! Cinnamon Rolls for all of us.

They were such a hit with not only my guests but with my family, as well.

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Why?

Because they were absolutely the perfect impromptu treat for us to indulge in on this memorable morning.

Plus, not going to lie, they were just that simple and easy to make that I was able to just pop them into my oven and was able to still enjoy this time catching up with our family while they baked.

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But then again, I have been a huge fan of Pillsbury™ Grands! Cinnamon Rolls since I was younger and a kid.

Why?

Because my mom used to make them for our family for a special breakfast treat, too.

I can even recall being a teen getting up later on the weekend mornings and our home wafting of the great and luxurious smell of Pillsbury™ Grands! Cinnamon Rolls.

During this time, I was a late riser and loathed getting out of bed on the earlier side. But still, I could never quite resist dragging my lazy bones out of bed once I’d get a whiff of these rolls baking.

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I would say my mom was and still is one smart lady for this and so much more!

Therefore, that scrumptious smell is truly hard to forget or deny.  So, for the pleasant and tasty aroma, Pillsbury™ Grands! Cinnamon Rolls are always a welcome sweet delicacy to enjoy and never need too much of an excuse to twist my arm to make now–company or not!

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Still, it was no surprise that my older daughter was begging me to make Pillsbury™ Grands! Cinnamon Rolls this fine morning. See again, I do make them not only when we have special guests visiting for breakfast. But I also serve them to my gang because they are that yummy and tasty, fill the house with a savory scent, and are so simple to make, too.

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Even more of a plus is that I have found you can totally make these right out of the package. We don’t even need to do much for those extra quick, but special breakfast morning treats. Yet, they are even great to make some fun holiday inspired goodies.

Cinnamon Rolls, This Mom's Confessions

So for whatever the occasion, Pillsbury™ Grands! Cinnamon Rolls are an amazingly sinful breakfast must for all occasions for all your special people, because everyone young and old loves them!

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And now for all those looking for that extra special treat, but oh so easy to prepare for celebrating this upcoming holiday season, here is the recipe for Pillsbury™ Grands! Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree.

Cinnamon Rolls, This Mom's Confessions

Cinnamon Rolls, This Mom's Confessions
Yield: 8

Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
  • ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
  • Green Food Coloring
  • ½ tsp. Water
  • Candy Sprinkles Nonpareils
  • Candy Star

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Take the cinnamon rolls and unroll each one. Form into a tree shape by zig zagging the cinnamon roll back and forth. Starting with a longer piece and continue to zig zag smaller as you go up.

3. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. 

4. While those are baking, mix the powdered sugar and water together to make extra icing. (This step is optional and only necessary if you want more icing).

5. Add the icing that came in the package with the icing you made and add 3-4 drops of green food coloring. Mix well.

6. Once cinnamon rolls are baked and cooled slightly, spread an even layer of icing on each one. 

7. Add the sprinkles (ornaments), a star on top and Enjoy! 

8. A fun Christmas morning breakfast!

Notes

Adapted from Pillsbury

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 53Total Fat: 1.1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 81mgCarbohydrates: 10.5gFiber: 0.1gSugar: 6.6gProtein: 0.6g
© Janine
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There you have it an easy, fun and creative way to enjoy Christmas time breakfast with family and friends!

Cinnamon Rolls, This Mom's Confessions

*This Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls article was originally published back in 2015. But today have refreshed it a bit and am republishing. Will also be linking this up with FTSF with Kristi and Kenya, where we can link up anything previously written this week.

Have you had Pillsbury™ Grands! Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast?

Now, share with me in the comments more.

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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    • Janine says

      So much love and hugs! Thank you for pinning and definitely think you will love making these as a special Christmas morning treat 😉

  7. Rasha Rushdy says

    Oh no. I’ve seen these in my local grocery store (in Singapore of all places!) and have wondered about whether they’re worth it. Thanks to this post I may have to give in to the temptation! YUM!

  15. Bill says

    God I love cinnamon rolls. Now I’ll be drooling all morning long. Thanks a lot, Janine! 🙂 Happy Monday to you.

    • Janine says

      Aw, you welcome Bill and if I lived closer would certainly make you some and bring them right over if I could. Happy Monday once again!!! 😉

  23. Jen says

    Janine that is absolutely beautiful and looks totally mouth watering as well! No wonder your girls ask for them! I am going to follow your recipe and try my hand at this too! Hooray for Pillsbury cinnamon rolls!

  25. Katie | The Surly Housewife says

    I have seen this idea before but I think this year I will try it. My kids are really into the food part of holidays now 😉 These rolls are my fave for breakfast at home. Even better with the Cinnabon icing. Relish!!

  29. Diane Roark says

    Janine,

    We also love Pillsbury Grands at my house. The Caramel and the Orange Sweet Rolls are to die for. They are perfect any day we often enjoy these amazing treats when my oldest kids come home for the weekend. I am definitely going to surprise them with a Christmas tree this holiday season.

    Thanks so much for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Diane

  34. Tamara says

    Janine! Consider me impressed! We always have a big Christmas brunch. Brunch is best. This looks really cool and like it’s not even so hard that I’d screw it up and make the marshmallow man instead of a Christmas tree. (that happened once)

  35. abby says

    I have never tried Grands cinnamon rolls, but this looks absolutely delicious. I had tried to make some vegan ones before, but I remember it taking forever so I never tried it again. Maybe, I’ll give this a go this weekend for my boys. I’m sure they’ll enjoy having some cinnamon rolls to wake up to! I know my son will absolutely enjoy this. Thanks for the review!

  39. Jack says

    Oh hell, cinnamon rolls are a personal weakness. I seem to be cursed into having to try recipes or buy the real deal at bakeries, Cinnbons and wherever else I may be.

    Now I am going to have to try this out just to see if it meets with my approval.

  44. The Pinterested Parent says

    I am playing catch up on your posts. I have been so busy that I haven’t been by in a while. It looks like you have been up to some fun stuff. I love cinnamon rolls. They are one of my favorite sweet treats. I love what you did with them too. So cute!

  45. William Holland says

    You wanna know what’s unfair? I’m allergic to cinnamon, and I absolutely love it…that and lavender are the two things I’m allergic to….sigh!

    Have a great Thursday! Today is creative writing day for me and that makes me happy.

    bill

    • Janine says

      Aw, man, I am so sorry to hear that you are allergic to both. Seriously, though hope your creative writing Thursday was the absolute best for you!! 🙂

  46. Aunt Gloria says

    You sold me on the cinnamon rolls….they are now on my shopping list and hope to enjoy them over the weekend! I can smell them in the house already! Yum! xxoo

  47. Kristi Campbell says

    We have cinnamon rolls every Christmas morning and I’ve never thought of unrolling them and making them into trees. Will definitely do so this year. Thanks, Janine!!

  48. Kenya says

    I miss by little boy when you post stuff like this! He wouldn’t want to participate in making them now but would love to eat them.

    • Janine says

      Aw, Kenya I know soon enough this will be me and just trying to enjoy as much of the time while they are still young enough to do so.

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