Christmas Tree Sweet Rolls

Name: Christmas Tree Sweet Rolls
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained; 1/2 cup chopped red and green candied cherries; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Red candied cherries and green colored sugar

19 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
1/2 cup chopped red and green candied cherries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red candied cherries and green colored sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the milk powder; oil, sugar, salt, remaining water and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 1 hour.
2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon until blended. Stir in the pineapple, cherries and pecans; set aside.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 11x9-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 on. of edges. Roll up each rectangle jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal.
4

To form a tree, cut each log into 11 slices, 1 in. each. Cover two
5

with foil and grease well. Center one slice near the top of each prepared
6

for treetop. Arrange slices with sides touching in three more rows, adding one slice for each row, forming a tree. Center the remaining slice below the tree trunk. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
7

Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer foil with trees to wire racks; cool for 20 minutes.
8

For glaze, in a bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, milk, butter and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a small pastry or plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag. Pipe garlands on trees. Decorate with cherries and colored sugar.