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Mochi Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls

Mochi Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls for a Festive Twist

Delightful gluten-free Mochi Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls with chewy texture and festive flair.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Glutinous Rice Flour Provides the chewy texture characteristic of mochi.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adds sweetness to the dough.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Milk Can use non-dairy milk.
  • 3 tbsp Butter Infuses flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the mixture.
For the Filling
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon Main flavor for the filling.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Used to brush on the dough.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Combined with cinnamon for sweetness.
For the Glaze and Decoration
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Essential for the glaze.
  • 1/4 cup Colored Sprinkles For decoration.
  • Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet with butter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In a saucepan, heat the milk and butter until melted, then mix into the dry ingredients along with the beaten egg.
  3. Dust a clean surface with glutinous rice flour, turn the dough out and shape into a rectangle, rolling it to 10 inches by 6 inches.
  4. Brush the rolled-out dough with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, and cut into 8 strips.
  5. Fold each strip into a triangular form, using toothpicks to secure them as trees, and place on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden-brown. Let cool for a few minutes on a wire rack.
  7. Mix icing sugar with milk to create the glaze, drizzle over the trees, add sprinkles, and optionally dust with powdered sugar.
  8. Serve fresh the same day or warm briefly in the microwave to enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use glutinous rice flour for the chewy texture. Best enjoyed fresh within 1 day, stored properly.

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