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Festive Cinnamon Rolls Shaped Like Christmas Trees

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

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk warmed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Prepare the dough by mixing dry ingredients.
  2. Add the wet ingredients.
  3. Knead the dough.
  4. First rise.
  5. Prepare the filling.
  6. Roll out the dough.
  7. Add the filling and shape.
  8. Form the Christmas tree.
  9. Second rise.
  10. Preheat the oven.
  11. Bake the rolls.
  12. Prepare the frosting.
  13. Frost the rolls.