Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1

Add the wet and dry ingredients (for the dough* list) to the stand mixer bowl.

Step 2

Knead the dough for about 12 minutes using the dough hook on setting 2.

Step 3

Make a dough ball and place the dough in the Instant Pot liner.

Step 4

Cover it with a glass lid. (do not use the Instant Pot lid)

Step 5

Select the "yogt" mode on the normal setting for about 45 minutes.

Step 6

Once the dough is doubled in volume, place it on a lightly floured surface.

Step 7

Roll the dough to about 0.5-centimeter thickness, 12 inches * 18 inches in dimension.

Step 8

Apply the butter on top of the rolled dough with the help of a basting brush.

Step 9

Mix sugar and cinnamon powder in a bowl and apply it generously on top of the dough and spread it evenly.

Step 10

From the smaller edge, roll the dough along with the filling into a tight roll.

Step 11

Cut the roll into rolls into 21 pieces of about 3/4 inch in size using a serrated knife and place them in the baking tray.

Step 12

Arrange them in a Christmas tree shape with 1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2, and 2 rolls in the rows.

Step 13

For the second rise, cover the tray with a cling wrap and place it in a warm place for about 40 minutes or until they rise to double in volume.

Step 14

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 15

Bake them uncovered for about 16-18 minutes or until they turn golden brown.

Step 16

Remove the tray from the oven.

Step 17

Blend the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar with a hand blender whisk attachment until it is smooth and fluffy.

Step 18

Keep some cream cheese frosting aside for the bottom rolls.

Step 19

Mix the green food color into the rest of the cream cheese frosting and mix well.

Step 20

Apply the icing on the cinnamon rolls while they are warm.

Step 21

Apply some Christmas-themed sprinkles and decorate with green color icing.