Homemade Cranberry Studded Orange Rolls

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This recipe holds a special place in my heart as it is my grandmother’s. We always made these for Christmas morning to enjoy as we opened stockings.

Sweet Roll Dough

First make my Grandma’s Sweet Roll Dough. This dough takes some time, but the soft, pillowy texture of the rolls is worth it. This recipe is perfect for weekend baking or for special occasion breakfasts. Find the recipe here!

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Orange Filling

Mix softened butter, sugar and grated orange rind until smooth. Spread over the dough evenly and dot with fresh cranberries. Starting with the long edge facing you, roll up the dough. Then, using a sharp knife, cut into 12 equal pieces. I like to cut the very ends off for looks, but it’s not necessary.[/et_pb_text][el_masonry_gallery image_ids=”909,908″ number_of_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/el_masonry_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]You can bake these rolls in a 9″x13″ baking dish or a large cup muffin tin. Make sure to butter whichever one you choose to use and add the cut rolls. Pour cream over the rolls evenly and cover to raise for the final time. The cream is optional, but will help keep the rolls soft while they bake.[/et_pb_text][el_masonry_gallery image_ids=”907,906″ number_of_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/el_masonry_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Once the final rise is over bake for 20 – 25 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

Vanilla Orange Glaze

This Vanilla Orange Glaze is so good you’ll have a hard time not sneaking spoonfuls right to your mouth!

Soften the cream cheese and butter and add to a medium bowl with powdered sugar, orange juice, grated orange rind and vanilla. Beat, using a hand mixer, until light and fluffy.

Once the rolls have cooled just a bit, top with Vanilla Orange Glaze and serve warm!

What special breakfast do you serve on holiday mornings?

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Cranberry Studded Orange Rolls

These Orange Rolls are perfect for holiday mornings or special breakfasts!

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Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Author: Kate O'Brien

Ingredients

• Filling
• 1/2 cup Butter softened
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 large Orange Rind, grated
• 1/4 cup Fresh Cranberries
• 1/4 cup Whipping Cream optional
• Vanilla-Orange Glaze
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
• 1/4 cup Butter softened
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Grated Orange Rind
• 1 tablespoon Orange Juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

• Mix softened butter, sugar and grated orange rind until smooth. Roll out sweet roll dough to 12″ x 18″. Spread dough evenly with orange filling and dot with fresh cranberries.
• With the long edge facing you, roll up the dough. With a sharp knife cut the rolls into 12 equal pieces. Place in a buttered baking pan or large muffin tin and pour cream over the top. Cover and allow to raise until doubled, 30 minutes – 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Once rolls have finished raising, uncover and bake for 20 – 25 minutes until the tops are golden. Allow to cool slightly.
• While the rolls are baking, make the glaze. Combine the softened cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl along with the powdered sugar, grated orange rind, orange juice and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Once the rolls have cooled for a few minutes top with glaze and serve warm!