Grinch Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is so easy because it starts with canned cinnamon rolls. They are decorated with homemade cream cheese frosting and perfect to enjoy while you watch the Grinch Movie. You might even want to make it a tradition every holiday season.

Serve it with this Grinch Hot Chocolate for more festive Grinch Breakfast ideas. Christmas morning will be even more exciting with yummy treats to enjoy. Get ready for a Grinch Christmas that kids will love with these Grinch Pancakes and for dessert make Grinch Cupcakes.

Check out Bacon Cinnamon Rolls or Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls for a delicious cinnamon roll recipes.

Why Make Easy Grinch Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Grinch Cinnamon Roll Recipe is perfect for if you are hosting a Grinch themed party. All you need is a few simple ingredients which makes them budget friendly.

With my large family, celebrating the holidays is my favorite time of the year. These green frosting cinnamon rolls always makes my kids smile.

We have even made these cinnamon rolls for Valentine’s Day with red frosting. The variations are endless.

Ingredients

• Cinnamon Rolls – Use any type of canned cinnamon rolls
• Butter– We recommend using unsalted butter
• Cream Cheese – Make sure cream cheese is softened
• Green Gel Food Coloring  – Change the color to what you prefer
• Heart Sprinkles – You can also use red hot candy

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Variations Ideas

• Homemade Cinnamon Rolls. If you have a little extra time, make homemade cinnamon rolls for this recipe.
• Food Coloring. Adjust the amount of food coloring to your preference. Add as little or as much as you like to get the desired shade.
• Cut into hearts after it’s baked. Another method to this recipe is to bake them as normal and cut into hearts after. We think it’s easier to shape them beforehand but feel free to choose.

How to Make Grinch Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1 – Unroll the package of cinnamon rolls and separate each of the rolls. Then unroll the single cinnamon roll and roll the other side in to make a heart shape. Make into somewhat triangle shapes upside down.

Step 2 – Continue this process until all the cinnamon rolls have been formed into hearts and place cinnamon rolls on a baking sheet.  

Step 3 – Bake the cinnamon rolls based on the package directions on a non-stick baking sheet.  

Step 4 – In a large mixing bowl, place the heavy cream, butter and room temperature cream cheese. Add in the package of icing that came in the cinnamon roll package and the powder sugar. Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix until combined. 

Step 5 – Add in the drops of green food coloring until the frosting is a vibrant shade of green. Continue to add additional food coloring until you reach your desired shade of green frosting.

Step 6 – Spread the green icing onto top of the cinnamon rolls and then add a red heart sprinkle to each cinnamon roll. 

Step 7. Serve and enjoy. These easy Grinch Cinnamon Rolls are ready to serve and enjoy! Cook some bacon in the oven and you have a great breakfast.

Expert Tips

• Shaping Cinnamon Rolls – Gently unroll the cinnamon roll dough to shape into a heart.
• Baking Sheet – You can bake the cinnamon rolls directly on the baking sheet or a round cake pan. But you can also line with parchment paper to easily remove the cinnamon rolls and for easy cleanup.

Storage

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week. You can also leave in the baking pan and just cover with plastic wrap.

Make in Advance

You can make this recipe 1-2 days in advance. However, this cinnamon roll recipe needs to be covered tightly so they stay fresh.