Delightful Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls for the Holidays
Festively shaped Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls feature a warm, gooey cinnamon filling topped with creamy icing, making them a delightful centerpiece for holida…
Ingredients
- 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk warmed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk for frosting
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk and sugar, then let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix 3 ½ cups of flour, salt, and cinnamon. Add the activated yeast mixture, butter, and egg. Stir until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
- Spread the filling evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log, then slice into equal pieces to form the rolls.
- Arrange the rolls on a baking sheet in a tree shape, allowing space for them to expand during baking.
- Cover the shaped rolls with a towel and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the rolls are rising.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls bake, prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
- Once the rolls are out, let them cool for a few minutes before drizzling with frosting.