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Turkey Cinnamon Rolls

Turkey Cinnamon Rolls: A Whimsical Thanksgiving Delight

Delight your Thanksgiving breakfast table with Turkey Cinnamon Rolls, a festive and kid-friendly treat filled with warmth and sweetness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Rolls
  • 1 package Prepared Cinnamon Rolls Choose your favorite brand for a sweet and fluffy texture.
For Decoration
  • 1 pack Candy Googly Eyes Adds a whimsical touch; substitute icing if you're in a pinch.
  • 1 cup Candy Corn Serves as the turkey’s beak; feel free to use any small candy you love!
For the Turkey Features
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon, Cut in Half Provides 'feathers' with a tasty crunch; vegan bacon can replace for a meat-free version.
  • 4 sticks Pretzel Sticks, Cut in Half Represents the turkey’s legs; try chocolate sticks or sturdy vegetable sticks for variety.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Turkey Cinnamon Rolls
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) as per the cinnamon roll package instructions.
  2. Carefully place the prepared cinnamon rolls on a baking sheet, ensuring they have enough space to expand while baking. Bake for about 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Frost the warm rolls using the icing included in your cinnamon roll package.
  4. To create the fun turkey faces, place a piece of candy corn on each roll as the beak and add two candy googly eyes.
  5. Use half slices of crispy bacon to represent the turkey feathers and secure them at the back of each roll using toothpicks.
  6. Insert half pretzel sticks into the base of each roll to represent the turkey's legs and drizzle more icing over the top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Turkey Cinnamon Rolls are quick to assemble and perfect for family bonding activities during Thanksgiving. Feel free to customize ingredients as needed.

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