These Mickey Cinnamon Rolls for St. Patrick’s Day are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday. They are made with canned cinnamon rolls for a quick yet festive breakfast when you are on the go.
If you love festive St. Patrick’s Day recipes you may also enjoy these St. Patrick’s Day Meringue Cookies. They are soft and colorful and a great way to celebrate the holiday.
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St. Patrick’s Day Cinnamon Rolls
Did you know that St. Patrick’s Day was not originally created for the green holiday as we know it? It was actually created to honor the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who died in the 5th century.
Why I Love This Recipe
These delicious and festive soft rolls are the perfect way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day!
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Easy to make
- Perfect for picky eaters
- Fills the house with a delicious aroma
If you are looking for another St. Patty’s day recipe, look no further than these Lucky Charms Cupcakes.
Ingredients
You will only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this recipe. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store.
- Cinnamon rolls – For this recipe you will need the standard sized cinnamon rolls, however make sure that you pick up the package that is the “rolled” cinnamon rolls and not the biscuit style.
- Sprinkles – You will need any type of festive or green and white sprinkles for this recipe.
Substitutions
Cinnamon Rolls – Instead of using canned cinnamon rolls, you could also use your favorite homemade cinnamon rolls for this recipe.
Sprinkles – You can use any type of festive sprinkles that you have on hand, or change up the colors.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few ways that you can personalize this recipe.
Frosting: Instead of using the frosting in the can with the cinnamon rolls, you could use your favorite cream cheese frosting.
Color: Add some food coloring to the frosting to make it green if you want more festive color.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
All you need is a simple kitchen tool to help you make this recipe.
- baking sheet – I like to use a lined rimmed baking sheet so that the frosting doesn’t run off and make a mess.
How to Make These Mickey Cinnamon Rolls
Making these festive cinnamon rolls is so simple. Just follow the instructions below and in no time at all you will have a festive treat that the kids will love.
Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray or parchment paper.
Step 2: Start making the Mickey Mouse head
Take a cinnamon roll and place it on the baking sheet.
Step 3: Add more to the Mickey head
Then unroll another cinnamon roll and wrap it around the 1st roll.
Step 4: Add the ears
Place two of the smaller cinnamon rolls at the top of the larger roll to make the Mickey Ears. Pinch the seams together. Repeat until you have used all the rolls.
Step 5: Bake until golden brown
Bake at 350 degrees for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 6: Frost the rolls
Remove from the oven and cool slightly before topping with the icing.
Step 7: Decorate with sprinkles
Once they are iced, sprinkle with St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles. Serve and enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these cinnamon rolls with a cup of these Instant Pot St. Patrick’s Day Hot Cocoa Bombs or this Fruit Berry Salad with Honey Lime Dressing.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to help you make the best cinnamon rolls.
- You want to make sure that you do not overcook the cinnamon rolls or they will be dry.
- I’ve found that using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat will prevent the bottom of the rolls from becoming too dark.
- Make sure that you purchase the “rolled” cinnamon rolls not the biscuit style rolls.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
I prefer to reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 4 – 6 minutes. But you could also reheat them in the microwave for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
More St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
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📋 Recipe
Mickey Cinnamon Rolls for St. Patrick’s Day
Equipment
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 8 ounces canned cinnamon rolls
- St. Patrick's Day Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Take a cinnamon roll and place it on the baking sheet.
- Then unroll another cinnamon roll and wrap it around the 1st roll.
- Place two of the smaller cinnamon rolls at the top of the larger roll to make the Mickey ears. Pinch the seams together.
- Repeat until you have used all the rolls.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool slightly before topping with the icing.
- Once they are iced, sprinkle with St. Patrick's Day sprinkles.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- You want to make sure that you do not overcook the cinnamon rolls or they will be dry.
- I’ve found that using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat will prevent the bottom of the rolls from becoming too dark.
- Make sure that you purchase the “rolled” cinnamon rolls not the biscuit style rolls.