These Christmas Tree Pastries take everything you love about our warm, buttery Cinnamon pastry and transforms it into adorable, twinkling treats that look as though they came straight out of Santa’s workshop. With just a Butter Braid® Cinnamon Pastry and a few simple steps, you can create a tray of charming, tree-shaped pastries that are perfect for holiday brunches or cozy winter mornings at home.
Whether you’re baking with kids, hosting friends, or adding a little extra sweetness to your holiday dessert spread, these pastries are an easy way to bring joy into your kitchen. Get ready for a recipe that’s festive, fun, and guaranteed to become a new holiday tradition.
Materials Needed
- Spatula
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
- Parchment-lined baking sheet
How to Store Your Christmas Tree Pastries
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. However, we recommend eating within the first 24 hours after baking as this is when the pastries are at their best in terms of taste and texture.
Tips for Making Christmas Tree Pastries
- To make working with the pastry easier, let it come to room temperature. Cold pastry is more likely to rip or tear while room temperature pastry is more pliable and easy to work with.
- Do not slice your pastry strips smaller than 1 inch wide.
- We recommend serving your Christmas Tree Pastries alongside a dip of your choosing. Nutella, chocolate sauce, or blueberry jam pair beautifully with this dessert.
Christmas Tree Pastries
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Moderate6-8
servings388
kcal3
Ingredients
1 Butter Braid® Cinnamon Pastry
1 egg, beaten
Powdered sugar
Directions
- Remove your pastry from the packaging and set it out to thaw for 2 hours. Once it has thawed enough to become pliable, gently deconstruct the pastry.
- Spread the cinnamon filling evenly across the entire surface of the pastry using a spatula. This ensures every layer of your trees will be sweet and flavorful.
- Fold the pastry in half lengthwise. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the folded dough into 1-inch-wide strips. Reserve a small portion of dough to cut out stars for the tops of your trees.
- Using your hands, gently roll each strip of dough accordion-style (like a ribbon or zig-zag shape) until they resemble Christmas trees.
- Once shaped, slide a wooden skewer or lollipop stick through the center of each tree to hold its shape.
- Cut small star shapes from the reserved dough and place one on top of each tree.
- Lightly brush the tops of the trees and stars with the beaten egg. This helps them achieve a beautiful, golden finish.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Place your trees on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the pastries cool slightly then dust with powdered sugar for a snowy, holiday finish.
Tips for Making Christmas Tree Pastries
- To make working with the pastry easier, let it come to room temperature. Cold pastry is more likely to rip or tear while room temperature pastry is more pliable and easy to work with.
- Do not slice your pastry strips smaller than 1 inch wide.
- We recommend serving your Christmas Tree Pastries alongside a dip of your choosing. Nutella, chocolate sauce, or blueberry jam pair beautifully with this dessert.
- Storage Information: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
