How cute are these cinnamon rolls shaped like reindeer? They’re the perfect cozy breakfast for the holiday season and come together in no time.
Now that Halloween is over and I’m no longer making my intestines cinnamon rolls, it’s time to move on to Christmas season and bake some Rudolph cinnamon rolls.
Sometimes I wish my kids were little again so I can make all these fun breakfasts more often but every now and then, I still do just for fun. And honestly, they still love them even as adults.
You can get creative with these reindeer cinnamon rolls in so many ways from shaping the antlers out of the dough, adding bows for girl reindeers or even making them from scratch. (It’s a great make ahead option for baking the next morning!)
Serve them up with a warm cup of hot cocoa or a glass of milk for the coziest breakfast that’s fun to eat!
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Ingredients
- Cinnamon Rolls: One package of regular cinnamon rolls or use Grands for larger, fluffier reindeers.
- Bacon: Half strips for the antlers.
- Red Gum Balls: For Rudolph’s nose.
- Candy Eyes: To complete the reindeer!
How to Make Reindeer Cinnamon Rolls
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Take two cinnamon rolls and roll them together into one circle for the reindeer’s head.
- Place on a greased or parchment lined baking dish and bake per directions on package.
- Spread icing over warm cinnamon rolls.
- Add candy eyes, red gum ball nose and bacon antlers.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Helpful Tips and Variations
- Swap the gum ball for a red M&M.
- Use mini pretzel twists instead of bacon for antlers.
- Add a few drops of brown food coloring to the icing for a reindeer inspired look.
- For a shortcut, use already baked cinnamon rolls from the grocery store bakery and decorate.
Storing Leftovers
Allow to cool and place leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! Remove from can, roll two cinnamon rolls together and place on a piece of parchment paper and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh in the morning and assemble.
Yes, you can! Remove from can, roll two cinnamon rolls together and place in a single layer in a freezer safe bag. Thaw overnight and bake in the morning.
Of course! If you love baking from scratch, you can make your own dough and assemble after baking.
Recipe
Reindeer Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 package Cinnamon Rolls
- 4 Red Gumballs
- 8 Candy Eyes
- 2 pieces Bacon cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Take two cinnamon rolls and roll them together into one circle for the reindeer’s head.
- Place on a greased or parchment lined baking dish and bake per directions on package.
- Spread icing over warm cinnamon rolls.
- Add candy eyes, red gum ball nose and bacon antlers.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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