The perfect Christmas breakfast starts with these Grinch Cinnamon Rolls. These fun and festive cinnamon roll are perfect for a Grinch themed breakfast.

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Easy Grinch Cinnamon Rolls Recipe:

There is nothing better during the holiday season than waking up Christmas morning to these Grinch Cinnamon Rolls. If you are looking for some Grinch breakfast ideas or grinch brunch ideas, start with these cinnamon rolls.

Celebrate the holidays with this Grinch Christmas treat. Perfect to make while watching a Grinch movie such as The Grinch Stole Christmas. They are even great for a holiday party.

We love to top these Grinch Rolls with homemade green frosting. Then top with a red heart sprinkle. It is the perfect holiday treat to celebrate the season. These Grinch Fruit Kabob would be the perfect side to serve with these cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients:

Cinnamon Rolls (17.5 ounces)
Heavy Whipping Cream
Butter
Cream Cheese
Vanilla Extract
Powdered Sugar
Salt
Green Gel Food Coloring
Heart Sprinkles

How to Make Grinch Cinnamon Rolls:

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to the temperature on the package of the cinnamon rolls.
Step 2 – Unroll the can and separate each of the rolls.
Step 3 – Then unroll the single cinnamon roll and roll the other side in to make a heart shape.
Step 4 – Finish by pinching the bottom slightly to secure the heart shape.
Step 5 – Continue this process until all the rolls have been formed into hearts and place on a baking sheet.
Step 6 – Bake the cinnamon rolls based on the package instructions.
Step 7 – Then prepare the frosting while the cinnamon rolls are cooling.

Step 8 – In a medium size mixing bowl, place the butter and cream cheese. Microwave this mixture for 30 seconds to soften the ingredients. Then beat together the cream cheese and butter with a hand held mixer.
Step 9 – Add in the package of icing that came in the cinnamon roll package and the powder sugar. Beat with the mixer until the icing is creamy.
Step 10 – Mix in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until combined.
Step 11 – Add in the green food coloring until the frosting is a vibrant

Making the green frosting and frosting the cinnamon rolls

Step 12 – Spread the green frosting onto each of the cinnamon rolls and then add a heart sprinkle to each cinnamon roll.
Step 13 – This fun Grinch dessert is ready to serve and enjoy.

Can I Make in Advance?

In preparation for Christmas morning, you can prepare these 1 to 2 days in advance. Make sure to cover them so they do not get hard.

What type of Green Food Coloring is best?

We recommend using gel food coloring to mix with the homemade icing. Regular frosting will make the frosting to thin since it is water base.

Feel free to change the coloring of the frosting if you prefer. Red frosting with green sprinkles would also be a great option.

Recipe Tips:

Making the Heart – We recommend forming the heart prior to baking them. Roll the cinnamon rolls and close the ends to make sure it bakes into a heart.
Frosting – We prefer to make the cream cheese frosting. But you can use the icing that comes with the package and just dye it green.
Red Heart Sprinkle – If you are unable to find the red heart sprinkles, you can use just regular sprinkles. You can even top it with a red M&M.
Cinnamon Rolls – You can use any flavor or brand.

How to Store Leftovers:

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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