Make a cinnamon roll wreath for a festive and delicious breakfast or brunch. The cinnamon rolls are soft and delicious and turning them into a wreath is easy to do. Drizzle with icing and top with sprinkles for a cute and tasty treat.
Treating your family or friends to an extra special breakfast is a great way to start the day off right. The cinnamon roll wreath can be shaped the night ahead and refrigerated.
Then in the morning all you have to do is proof and bake it. Drizzling a nice glaze over the warm rolls takes them to the next level.
This is sure to wow everyone at the table. And while it is festive for Christmas, don’t save it for just then. You can make a cinnamon roll wreath any time!
There is something about waking up to the aroma of cinnamon rolls in the oven. Not only do you get the sweet smells of cinnamon wafting through the house, but also you get the fresh bread goodness.
Talk about a one two punch of fabulous scents. It is way better than any candle money can buy.
Cinnamon rolls happen to be one of Little Dude’s favorite treats, so I knew these would be a hit with him. I was right, his eyes were as big as saucers when he saw them.
My brothers were hooked too. They were having a hard time waiting to eat them.
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Even my husband, who takes great pride in skipping sweets, had multiple helpings. That is always a good sign!
I don’t even bother using a rolling pin for the dough. You can use your fingers to spread the dough and using your baking sheet pan as a template helps you to get the right size.
There are so many ways you can make this your own. Feel free to add chopped pecans or plumped raisins to the filling if desired or add festive sprinkles on top.
You can also use cream cheese frosting instead of the simple glaze in the recipe. Customizing recipes to your tastes is one of the best parts of cooking!
Keeping leftover cinnamon rolls soft
Store any leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days. Add a slice of sandwich bread to the container to help keep them soft.
For longer storage, wrap individual cinnamon rolls in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months. To serve, unwrap the roll and microwave it for fifteen to twenty seconds to have an instant breakfast!
Cinnamon Roll Wreath
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ Tablespoons dry active yeast 2 packets
- ½ cup salted butter
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 4½ cups all purpose flour plus extra for dusting surfaces
Filling
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1½ Tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 Tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Heat milk to about 100℉. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can check the temperature with a finger. It should feel warm but not so hot you can’t leave your finger in it.1 cup whole milk
- Stir in the sugar and yeast. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes. It should foam if your yeast is active. If it doesn’t, start over with new yeast.⅔ cup granulated sugar, 1½ Tablespoons dry active yeast
- While your yeast is getting bubbly, melt the butter in a large bowl and set aside to cool.½ cup salted butter
- When the yeast is ready, stir the mixture into the butter. Lightly beat the eggs and add to the bowl, mixing to combine.2 large eggs
- Add the flour a bit at a time, stirring as you go. Once all of the flour is added, stir until it comes together in a ball.4½ cups all purpose flour
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the cinnamon roll dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1-2 hours.
- Put dough on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper or silicone mat, roughly 8×13-inch in size. Gently press the dough out to evenly cover the rectangle.
- Prepare the filling by melting the butter then stirring in the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread over the dough.6 Tablespoons butter, ½ cup light brown sugar, 1½ Tablespoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- Roll into a tight log, then cut the dough into 16 equal pieces without going all the way through.
- Transfer the baking mat or parchment paper onto a large baking sheet. Form the dough into a wreath by tipping a roll on its side, then slightly overlapping with the next roll, working your way around.
- Place a small bowl or ramekin in the center of the wreath to help it hold its shape, then cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Allow them to rise for 45 minutes. (If you want to make overnight rolls, they can be covered and refrigerated for up to 14 hours after you form the wreath. Just bring them to room temperature and let them rise for 45 minutes before baking.)
- Bake in a preheated 350℉ oven for 25 minutes. The cinnamon rolls should have a nice even golden brown color.
- To make the glaze whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla and 2 Tablespoons of milk until smooth. Add more milk as needed to get your desired consistency. Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls. Top with sprinkles if desired.2 cups powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- These rolls are best enjoyed warm, but keep well. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Otherwise wrap the individual rolls and freeze them for later. A few seconds in the microwave will perk them right up.
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What a cute idea! This would be fabulous at a party or a neighbor gift.
It really would be perfect for both!
I love this!
Thank you!
This is a great idea! I think I'll have to try making your cinnamon roll wreath this year!
I hope you and your family love it!
I love how festive this is! I think this would be a huge it! I may eat half of it, lol.
Little Dude might fight you for them 😉 Thank you!