Reindeer Christmas Cinnamon Rolls
These Christmas cinnamon rolls are a perfect project to do with kids—plus, who doesn’t love an edible craft, especially one as cute as these little reindeer?
How to Make These Christmas Cinnamon Rolls
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
First things first, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). You want it ready to go when the dough is all set.
Step 2: Activate the Yeast
Grab a big bowl and add warm milk, water, yeast, and a tablespoon of white sugar. Let this mixture rest for 10-15 minutes until it’s bubbly and frothy. (If you have kids helping, let them watch the magic happen—it’s a little science experiment!)
Step 3: Make the Dough
Now, crack in an egg and start adding flour. Mix it all together until it starts to look like dough. At this stage, it might feel a little sticky, but don’t worry—it’ll come together.
Step 4: Butter Time
Here’s the fun part—knead small cubes of butter into the dough. Don’t rush it; let the butter melt into the mix as you go. If the dough starts sticking to your hands, just dust them with a bit of flour.
Step 5: Let It Rise
Cover your dough with a clean towel and let it rise somewhere warm. It should double or even triple in size, so give it some time to grow—about an hour or so. Pro tip: This is a great time to make yourself a cup of tea or set out all your decorating goodies.
Step 6: Roll It Out
Once the dough has risen, sprinkle some flour on your countertop and roll the dough out flat. Don’t forget to baste the top with softened or melted butter; it’s the secret to those rich, gooey layers.
Step 7: Cinnamon-Sugar Magic
In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle that sweet goodness all over the buttered dough. You can go light or heavy depending on how much of a sweet tooth you have.
Step 8: Roll and Slice
Carefully roll up the dough into a log. Then, slice it into 12 pieces. A sharp knife works fine, but if you want perfectly clean cuts, try dental floss—it’s a baker’s trick that never fails!
Step 9: Arrange and Rise Again
Place your dough slices on a baking tray, leaving a little space between each one. Cover them with a towel and let them rise again. This second rise is what will make your Christmas cinnamon rolls soft and fluffy.
Step 10: Butter Again!
Just before baking, baste the tops with melted butter. Trust me, this step is worth it—it makes them golden and delicious.
Step 11: Bake
Pop the tray into your preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Keep an eye on them—they should be golden brown and smell absolutely amazing.
Step 12: Cool and Decorate
Let your Christmas cinnamon rolls cool down for a bit. Then, it’s time to get creative! Spread on some lotus spread, stick on edible eyes, M&M’s for the nose, and use pretzels cut in half for antlers to give them a reindeer look.
Let us know if you made these Christmas cinnamon rolls! They would make a great addition to any holiday traditions in your family, such as reading the Christmas story on Christmas Eve with hot cocoa and cinnamon rolls.
Reindeer Christmas Cinnamon Rolls
Description
Few things are better with a cup of tea (or coffee) than a fresh cinnamon roll. Well, these Christmas cinnamon rolls are fun for the whole family, with cute reindeer decorations that will add flair to a Christmas brunch.
Ingredients
For the Rolls
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 egg
- 1 package instant yeast or 2¼ tsp
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
For the Filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
- ¼ cup butter
For the Decoration:
- lotus Biscoff spread/ peanut butter/ Nutella
- edible eyes
- crackers
- m&m’s for nose
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F(190C).
- In a big bowl, add warm milk, water, yeast, and 1 tbsp of white sugar. Let it rest for 10-15 mins.
- Add egg and flour; make the dough.
- In the final step incorporate small diced butter cubes into the dough.
- Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise to the double or triple size.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and baste the top with softened or melted butter.
- Mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Sprinkle that on top of the butter, then roll up the dough.
- To make 12 pieces out of the dough use a knife or dental floss.
- Place the pieces on a tray.
- Cover with a towel and let them rise for 35-45 minutes.
- Baste the tops with melted butter.
- Bake in oven at 375F (190C) for 15-20 minutes.
- After cooling them down, decorate the Christmas cinnamon rolls with lotus spread, M&Ms and pretzels to make them look like reindeer.
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