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Festive Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls for the Holiday

Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk for glaze

Instructions

  • Warm the milk and dissolve the yeast
  • Mix the dry ingredients
  • Combine wet ingredients with dry
  • Knead the dough
  • Let the dough rise
  • Prepare the filling
  • Roll out the dough
  • Spread the filling and shape the rolls
  • Arrange the rolls on a baking tray
  • Let the rolls rise again
  • Preheat the oven and bake
  • Make the glaze
  • Drizzle glaze and serve