Crescent Christmas Tree Bread

Yield: 12 rolls

Ingredients

Bread

• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Glaze

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

• Red and green candied cherries, halved

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
2. Separate dough into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Spread each rectangle with butter.
3. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over rectangles. Starting at shorter side, roll up each rectangle; seal edge. Cut each roll crosswise into 3 equal slices.
4. Place slices cut side down on greased cookie sheet to form tree. Begin with 1 slice for top; arrange 2 slices just below, with sides closely touching. Continue arranging a row of 3 slices, then a row of 4 slices. Use the remaining 2 slices for the trunk.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until deep golden brown.
6. Cool for 3 minutes; carefully remove from cookie sheet. Cool slightly on wire rack.
7. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over tree.
8. Garnish with candied cherry halves.