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Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls

Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls

Delicious Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls are a delightful pastry bursting with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Orange Filling
  • 2 large oranges (zest only)
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
Rolls Base
  • 13.8 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
Glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk for glaze

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Food processor
  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spray the baking pan or dish with cooking spray.
  3. Zest the oranges and set that aside.
  4. Melt the butter.
  5. Open the pizza dough and gently roll it out into a rectangle.
  6. Brush half of the melted butter onto the pizza dough rectangle.
Filling and Assembling
  1. Add the cranberries, brown sugar, and orange zest to a food processor or blender. Pulse until the cranberries are coarsely chopped.
  2. Spread the cranberry mixture evenly onto the pizza dough rectangle, covering all the way to the edge.
  3. Roll the dough into a log starting on a long edge.
  4. Cut the log into 9 even pieces using a sharp knife. Place the rolls into the prepared 9×9-inch baking pan. Brush rolls with the remaining butter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before topping with glaze.
Glazing
  1. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl. Glaze rolls just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize with dried fruits, nuts, or spices to create your perfect sweet roll.

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