8 pieces Mini Reese cups or Rolo candy (for the foot of the mini Christmas trees)
Instructions
Remove cinnamon roll from the can. Set that icing cup aside.
For mini Christmas trees
Unroll each cinnamon roll to form a long strip, then weave it in a zigzag pattern to form a triangular shape. Repeat till all the other rolls are finished.
Transfer to a parchment paper lined air fryer basket
Set temperature to 350°F / 180°C and cook for 4 mins then flip with the cookie spatula and cook for 2 more minutes.
While the cinnamon roll are cooling down, add a few drops of green food color to the icing. Mix till well combined.
Spread the icing on the Christmas tree cinnamons add the sprinkles and serve. You can use mini Reese’s or Rolo candy for the foot.
For pull apart Christmas tree cinnamon rolls
After removing the cinnamon rolls from the tube, arrange them in a triangular pattern in the air fryer basket. Reserving one roll to create the foot of the tree.
Unroll the last roll, make a V with it, pinch that tip of the V to create the foot then attach the arms of the b around the base forming a kind of calyx.
Notes
Use perforated parchment paper for easy of flipping and to remove the need to spray some oil on the basket
Flip the cinnamon rolls over in the last 2 minutes of cook time to ensure the underside cooks as well.
Air fryers cook definitely it’s ok to cook for more or less time than indicated in the recipe if you need to start checking at 6 minute if making it for the first time.
If you find that sugar glaze that comes in the can difficult to spread, pop it into the microwave without the metal lid and nuke for 2 to 5 seconds to soften it to a spreadable consistency
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 220kcal
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