Description
Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls are fluffy, buttery rolls filled with tangy cranberry-orange goodness and finished with a sweet orange glaze. This festive treat is the perfect combination of tart and sweet, perfect for the holidays or any occasion.
Ingredients
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- Dough:
- 2/3 cup (163 g) whole milk, warmed in the microwave for about 30 seconds
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 envelope) active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (127 g) bread flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cranberry Orange Filling:
- 1 cup (277 g) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Cream Cheese Orange Glaze:
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dough: To the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add warm milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast. Mix together. Let sit until yeast is foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add eggs, butter, the remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar, all-purpose flour, bread flour, and salt. Switch to the dough hook attachment. Mix on low speed to combine.
- Continue kneading on medium speed until the dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Spray a medium bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Place the dough into the bowl, rotating it to grease all sides. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size, 1-2 hours.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, place it onto a floured counter or work surface. Roll the dough into a 10×15-inch rectangle. It should be about ¼-inch thick.
- Filling: In a medium bowl, combine cranberry sauce and orange zest. Evenly spread the cranberry mixture over the dough, making sure it covers the entire surface.
- Assembly: Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Starting on the long edge of the dough, tightly roll it up (like a log or cylinder). Using a very sharp knife, evenly cut the log into 9 rolls. Place them into the prepared baking dish, filling side up. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges and done in the middle. Let rolls cool slightly.
- Topping: While the rolls are cooling, make the frosting. To the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix on low just to combine.
- Once the ingredients are all incorporated and smooth, change to the whisk attachment. Mix on high and leave it for 4-5 minutes. The frosting should be light and fluffy.
- While the rolls are still warm, frost generously.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg