Gooey Christmas Cinnamon Rolls (Easy Holiday Breakfast)

If there is one morning of the year where calories truly do not count… it’s Christmas morning. These cinnamon rolls are definitely not healthy, not even a little bit butttt it’s the holidays, and I fully believe the calories don’t count when there’s Christmas music playing and coffee in your hand.

These Easy Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls are my absolute favorite because they look fancy and over-the-top… but they are secretly SO easy. You can literally use a tube of your favorite store-bought cinnamon rolls and turn them into something that tastes like you spent all morning baking. And if you really want to show off? Swap in homemade cinnamon rolls. Either way, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

They’re rich, gooey, and perfect for slow holiday mornings when everyone’s still in pajamas and sneaking peeks at the gifts under the tree.

The Prep Work

This recipe couldn’t be simpler, which is exactly what you want on Christmas morning.

You’ll start by preheating the oven and drizzling heavy whipping cream into the bottom of your baking dish. This is the secret to ultra-soft, bakery-style cinnamon rolls.

Next, melt butter and brown sugar together until smooth and caramel-like. This mixture gets poured over the cinnamon rolls and creates that rich, gooey layer that takes them to the next level.

Once baked, everything gets topped with a warm, buttery icing that melts right into the rolls and it’s absolutely worth every bite.

You’ll need:

Ingredients

• 2 tubes of your favorite cinnamon rolls (or homemade rolls)
• 1–2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup brown sugar

For the Icing:

• Icing packets from cinnamon rolls (if included)
• 1 block of cream cheese
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• ½ stick butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Drizzle the bottom of a baking dish generously with heavy whipping cream.
2. Make the Brown Sugar Butter: Melt 1 stick of butter in a saucepan. Once melted, add the brown sugar and stir until fully dissolved. Lower the heat and stir frequently so it doesn’t burn.
3. Assemble: Place the cinnamon rolls into the baking dish on top of the heavy cream. Pour the butter and brown sugar mixture over the cinnamon rolls, then drizzle a little more heavy cream over the top.
4. Bake: Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, until the rolls are puffed, golden, and bubbling.
5. Make the Icing: While the rolls bake, add the icing packets (if using), ½ stick butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water to a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
6. Ice & Serve: As soon as the cinnamon rolls come out of the oven, pour the icing over the top and let it melt into all the gooey layers. Serve warm.

Pro Tips:

Extra gooey? Don’t skimp on the heavy cream.

Want to impress? Use homemade cinnamon rolls instead of store-bought.

Make ahead: Assemble everything the night before and bake fresh in the morning.

Holiday rule: Calories do not count on Christmas. I don’t make the rules

Kitchen Must-Haves:

If you want to add these gooey cinnamon rolls to your Christmas morning lineup (highly recommend), here are the kitchen tools that make them come together with almost no effort:

1. Kitchenaid Mixer
2. Mixing Utensils
3. Glass Measuring Cups
4. Measuring Spoons
5. Baking Dish

These cinnamon rolls are cozy, indulgent, ridiculously easy, and absolutely perfect for Christmas morning. Whether you’re feeding a big family or just want something special to start the day, this recipe delivers every time.

If you make them, tag me! I love seeing your Christmas morning traditions come to life. Now grab your coffee, turn on the Christmas music, and enjoy every bite.

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