Looking for a fun and festive holiday breakfast idea? These Mini Cinnamon Rolls shaped like a Christmas tree are not only adorable but incredibly delicious too! Made with canned crescent rolls, this is truly the easiest cinnamon roll recipe you’ll ever try—perfect for busy holiday mornings. Whether you're hosting a Christmas brunch or just adding a little cheer to breakfast, these warm, gooey bites are sure to be a hit. Pair them with eggs, sausage, or fresh fruit—whatever your heart desires. One thing's for sure: everyone will love them!
These mini cinnamon rolls are are so yummy and a total hit with all the family! You can certainly not worry about putting them in a tree shape but that wouldn't be much fun! HAHA!
Give them a try! If you are looking for another fun cinnamon holiday breakfast treat try these Viral Semi Homemade Cinnamon Rolls!
Ingredients
- refrigerated crescent rolls
- butter
- sugar
- cinnamon
- powdered sugar
- milk
- vanilla
See exact quantities in recipe card.
Instructions
To begin, unroll the package of crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface, being careful not to separate it into triangles. Instead, keep the dough in 4 rectangles. Next, roll each rectangle gently and pinch the seams together to seal the perforations. Once the seams are sealed, spread softened butter evenly over each piece of dough. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered dough. Starting from the long side, roll each piece jelly roll-style toward you, keeping the roll tight. Press the edges to seal the log, then slice each roll into 5–6 even pieces. After that, lightly grease a small sheet pan or use a baking stone, and arrange the cinnamon rolls with their seams touching. Finally, bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 12–14 minutes, or until the centers are fully set and lightly golden.
See it in action here below!
Top Tip
When placing your raw rolls on the baking sheet love just a bit of room in-between (½ inch) so the rolls have room to expand. And be clear on the tree triangle as it will grow and expand as it bakes.
Equipment
For this recipe you do not need many tools. I find rolling thermals out slightly with a small rolling pin on a cutting board works great. You can also simply do this with your fingers. I love having a cinnamon/sugar shaker on hand and a fun colored baking sheet is always fun at Christmas time. Here is a link to some of my favorite holiday baking items!
Christmas Breakfast Ideas
Sometimes we just want a fresh idea! Try one of these below to add to your Christmas morning spread!
Christmas Treats
Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 oz package refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 1 ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tablespoon milk
- â…› teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Unroll package of crescent roll dough on lightly floured surface; do not separate into triangles. Keep in 4 rectangles. Roll each rectangle of dough and pinch seams to seal perforations. Spread butter evenly over dough. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over butter. Roll up, jelly roll style starting with long side and roll towards you. Press edges to seal. Cut each log into 5-6 slices. Lightly grease small sheet pan or use a baking stone and add cinnamon rolls with seams touching. Bake 12-14 minutes making sure the middle is set.
- Glaze: Stir together sugar and milk and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
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