Name: Melting Snowmen Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Ingredients: 17.5 oz container of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (8 rolls with icing); 16 Candy eyes; 8 Orange sprinkles; 1 tsp Black sprinkles; 1/4 cup Pretzel sticks; Non-stick baking spray

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Turn your cinnamon rolls into adorable melting snowmen! Perfectly sweet, easy to make, and oh-so-festive for your winter mornings or holiday celebrations!

Cinnamon rolls decorated as snowmen, with white icing, candy eyes, pretzel arms, and orange candy noses, arranged in a baking pan.

Looking for a fun breakfast idea that’s perfect for snow days or Sunday morning? These Melting Snowman Cinnamon Rolls are just what you need!

With a handful of ingredients and a little creativity, you can whip up adorable snowmen that are as tasty as they are fun to make. Whether you’re making them for a busy morning or a holiday brunch, this recipe is a surefire way to brighten up the holiday season.

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A baking dish with eight snowman-themed cinnamon rolls topped with white icing. Each has candy eyes, an orange candy nose, and pretzel stick arms, arranged to resemble snowmen faces. The dish sits on a wooden surface with a doily nearby.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Kid-Friendly Activity: Let your kids create their own snowmen with this easy recipe. It’s a great activity for snow days or family bonding.
Short Prep Time: With just a few steps and simple ingredients, you’ll have a festive treat ready in no time.
Versatile: Serve these as a centerpiece for a cinnamon roll snowman breakfast tray or make them for Christmas brunch.

Cinnamon rolls decorated as snowman faces with white icing, candy eyes, an orange candy nose, and pretzel stick arms on a wooden spatula.

These melting snowman cinnamon rolls are all over TikTok and Instagram for a reason—they’re adorable, delicious, and so much fun to make. Plus, their imperfect “melting” appearance is part of their charm, making them an easy recipe for all skill levels.

A baking dish with cinnamon rolls frosted to look like snowmen, complete with candy eyes and pretzel stick arms. A small bowl of pretzel sticks is in the background.

Whether you’re hosting a Christmas brunch or just looking for something fun to bake with the kids, these cinnamon roll snowmen are sure to bring smiles and good mornings to everyone around your table.

Four clear bowls on a wooden surface contain pretzel sticks, orange sprinkles, black round sprinkles, and white candy eyes.

Ingredients

Container of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (8 rolls with icing)
Candy eyes
Orange sprinkles
Black sprinkles
Pretzel sticks
Non-stick baking spray

A baking dish with eight freshly baked cinnamon rolls, arranged in two rows, on a light wooden table. A white cloth is partially visible in the background.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×11 baking dish with non-stick spray.

2. Open the can of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls and set the icing aside.

3. Place the separate cinnamon rolls in the prepared baking dish.

4. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

A rectangular baking dish filled with eight frosted cinnamon rolls. The rolls are evenly spaced and covered with a generous layer of white icing. The dish is placed on a wooden surface with a lace cloth partially visible on the side.

5. Allow the rolls to cool slightly before spreading the vanilla icing on top.

A baking dish filled with cinnamon rolls decorated to look like snowmen. Each roll is covered with white icing and has candy eyes, a carrot-shaped nose, and pretzel sticks for arms.

6. Quickly add candy eyes, black sprinkles for a mouth, orange sprinkles for noses, and pretzel sticks for arms.

Cinnamon rolls decorated to look like snowmen with white icing, candy eyes, pretzel stick arms, and orange candy noses, arranged in a baking dish. A wooden spatula holds one cinnamon roll.

Marvel at your adorable snowman cinnamon buns as their “snowman parts” slide around, giving them that fun melting effect.

Three frosted pastries decorated to look like snowmen, featuring candy eyes, orange sprinkle noses, and pretzel stick arms. The treats are arranged in a tray, with one on a wooden spatula.

Tips and Tricks

If you’re doubling the recipe or want more space, bake the rolls on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Place a large marshmallow on top of each snowman’s head for an extra cute touch. Consider using a short strip of dough to shape the top of the hat.
Microwave the Pillsbury vanilla icing in a microwave-safe bowl for a few seconds to make spreading easier.
Swap out orange sprinkles for small orange gumdrops or strands of Twizzlers Pull-n-Peel for scarves. Use extra portion toppings to create unique details like the neck of the snowman.
Use chocolate chips for additional details like black dots on the snowman.
If you’re not serving right away, place the cinnamon rolls in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

A hand holding a cinnamon roll decorated to look like a snowman, with white icing, pretzel stick arms, candy eyes, and a small orange candy for the nose. More snowman-themed rolls are in a baking dish in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these snowmen with homemade cinnamon rolls?

Absolutely! While this recipe uses Pillsbury cinnamon rolls for convenience, homemade cinnamon rolls work just as well. Just adjust the baking time as needed and don’t forget the homemade icing.

How do I keep the decorations from sliding off?

Work quickly while the icing is still warm and sticky. If it hardens, you can reheat it slightly or use a little bit of heavy cream to make it tacky again.

Can I prepare these in advance?

Yes, you can bake the rolls ahead of time and decorate them just before serving. To freshen them up, warm the rolls slightly in the oven or microwave before adding the icing and toppings.

A baking dish filled with cinnamon rolls decorated to resemble snowmen. Each roll is frosted with white icing and features pretzel stick arms, candy eyes, and orange candy for noses, creating cute snowman faces. Wooden spoon on the side.

With their whimsical charm and delicious flavor, these Melting Snowman Cinnamon Rolls are a must-try for the holiday season. They’re easy to make, use just a handful of ingredients and are a great activity for the whole family.

So grab a can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, some candy decorations, and get ready for a holiday treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Happy baking!

Cinnamon buns topped with white icing to resemble melted snowmen, featuring candy eyes, orange candy noses, and pretzel stick arms.

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