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Cinnamon Rolls Christmas Tree made with crescent rolls, cinnamon, and candied fruit, drizzled with glaze.

Cinnamon Rolls Christmas Tree Recipe

Angela Sellari
Assemble a showstopping Cinnamon Rolls Christmas Tree recipe for a festive holiday breakfast! Made with crescent dough, cinnamon, and candied fruit.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 177 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls, 8 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup candied fruit, chopped

Glaze

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons milk
  • Additional candied fruit for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll one package of crescent roll dough on a lightly floured surface; do not separate. Roll dough to seal perforations. Repeat with second package of dough. Do not join dough together. Spread butter evenly over dough. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle on the dough, followed by the chopped candied fruit.
    crescent dough spread out
  • Starting at the short end, roll up the dough jelly roll style to make two 9-inch-long rolls. Pinch the edges to seal.
    Crescent roll dough for Cinnamon Rolls Christmas Tree, topped with cinnamon sugar and candied fruit.
  • Cut each roll crosswise into 3/4-inch slices to make 12 slices (24 rolls total).
    dough rolled up
  • To form a tree, place slices, cut side down, on a large stone or baking sheet. Beginning 2 inches from the edge of the baking sheet, place one slice for the top of the tree. Arrange two slices below with sides touching. Continue arranging a row of three slices, then a row of four slices and a row of five slices. Place six slices in the bottom row. Use the remaining slices for the trunk, centering two slices under the last row, and the last slice below.
    Cutting two rolled logs of Cinnamon Rolls Christmas Tree dough into slices on a wooden board.
  • Bake for 18-23 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Remove from oven, cool 15 minutes.
    Unbaked cinnamon roll slices filled with candied fruit arranged into a Christmas tree shape.
  • For glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, drizzle over warm rolls. Garnish with additional candied fruit, if desired. Serve warm.
    glaze in a bowl

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 244mgFiber: 1g
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