Description
Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls are a festive delight that will brighten your mornings with their fluffy texture and vibrant flavors. Imagine biting into warm, sweet rolls filled with tart cranberries and zesty orange, all drizzled with a creamy glaze. Perfect for family breakfasts or holiday brunches, these rolls are sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup dried cranberries, soaked and drained
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Gradually add flour and melted butter; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, and cranberries for the filling.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick; spread with softened butter and sprinkle the filling evenly.
- Roll into a log, slice into equal pieces, and arrange in a greased baking pan. Let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with vanilla extract and milk for the glaze; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (77g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg