Looking for Christmas Recipes? These Reindeer Cinnamon Rolls are a Christmas treat for the entire family! Kids can help to make them since they are so easy to prepare. These Rudolph cinnamon rolls are a fun and festive spin on the standard cinnamon roll. Also, check out these Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls.
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If you want another yummy Rudolph snack, try this Rudolph Cheese Recipe.
Reindeer Cinnamon Rolls
These sweet treats are easy to make since they use refrigerated cinnamon roll dough. You'll love how kids can help to prepare them. This makes baking these a fun family Christmas activity. Another great Christmas activity is this free Pin The Nose On Rudolph Game.
These cute cinnamon rolls are a unique treat to bring to holiday parties and potlucks. Another fun reindeer-themed treat are these Reindeer Noses Treats.
Cinnamon Roll Recipes
Cinnamon rolls can make all kinds of delicious meals with little effort. They pair so well with many ingredients, making them ideal for all kinds of creative twists. Plus, they’re already packed with flavor, so they do half the work for you!
- Cinnamon Roll Crock Pot French Toast
- Weight Watchers Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
- Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
- Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients For Reindeer Cinnamon Rolls
- Cinnamon Rolls - You can find these in the refrigerated section. We used an 8-count, 12.5 oz tube.
- Red Gum Balls - Using gum balls for the nose is fun since kids can enjoy the gum after having their cinnamon bun.
- Candy Eyes - We used a large size, but smaller ones will also work.
- Bacon Strips - Cook these first. We used fully cooked bacon that we just warmed up in the microwave, but any type of bacon will work.
How To Make Reindeer Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Prepare the cinnamon buns according to the package directions.
When the cinnamon rolls are done baking, take them out of the oven carefully. Let them cool for a few minutes, then go ahead and frost them with the icing that came with them.
Cook up the bacon strips - you’ll need one strip (cut in half) for each bun.
Cut the bacon in half. Stick two bacon strips into the top of the cinnamon roll to make reindeer antlers.
Stick two candy eyes on the cinnamon roll.
Pop on a red gumball for the nose.
These reindeer rolls make are my favorite kind of breakfast recipes for Christmas morning. They come together in no time at all and are super festive!
Tips For Rudolph Cinnamon Rolls
Tip 1: Keep an eye on these while baking since the rolls can cook faster than the time provided on the package.
Tip 2: If you don't eat bacon, pretzel sticks or pretzel pieces make cute antlers.
FAQs For Cinnamon Roll Reindeer
You can store these at room temperature in an airtight container for a few days. They will not stack well, so store them in a single layer.
If you don't have or don't want to use candy eyes, you to decorate the cinnamon roll reindeer, you can use M&Ms or Skittles.
Reindeer Themed Food
Kids can’t get enough of reindeer-themed recipes because they add so much fun and magic to the holiday season! These easy recipes are fun for kids to make. Who can resist a holiday treat that looks like an adorable reindeer?
- Reindeer Cookies
- Reindeer Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Reindeer Pancakes Recipe
- Reindeer Graham Cracker Snack for Kids
Supplies Needed For Christmas Cinnamon Rolls
Making Reindeer Cinnamon Rolls is easier with a few basic kitchen tools. Use a baking sheet for even baking and a microwave to quickly warm the bacon for the antlers. A spatula helps lift the rolls without ruining their shape. And parchment paper helps with easy cleanup.
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Cinnamon Rolls
📖 Recipe
Reindeer Cinnamon Rolls
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Ingredients
- 8 Cinnamon Rolls refriegerated, in a tube variety
- 16 Red Gum Balls
- 16 Candy Eyes
- 8 pieces Bacon cut in half
Instructions
- Prepare the cinnamon rolls as directed on the package.
- When cinnamon rolls are done baking, carefully remove them from the oven. Set them aside to cool for a few minutes and then frost with the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls.
- Cook the bacon strips. You will be using 1 strip (cut in half) for each bun.
- Slice bacon into two pieces. Push two strips of bacon into the top of each cinnamon roll to create reindeer antlers.
- Place two candy eyes onto each cinnamon roll.
- Add a red gumball for the nose to each roll.
Katherine says
These rudolph cinnamon rolls are just the cutest! Perfect for Christmas morning.
Michelle says
These are so fun and so easy for Christmas morning! My kids are going to absolutely love them!
Andrea says
These are super adorable! My grandkids are going to go crazy for them. Heck, we're all going to go crazy for them.
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
A festive and tasty way to start the day, these Reindeer Cinnamon Rolls are a must-have for the holiday season!
Nathan says
These are absolutely adorable, and I love the idea to use bacon as the antlers! Definitely one I need to try for the holidays, thanks so much for sharing 🙂