Description
Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and spiced flavors. Imagine enjoying a warm, fluffy roll bursting with festive cranberries and zesty oranges, all topped with a creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Ideal for holiday breakfasts or cozy brunches, these rolls will have everyone racing to the table, eager for a taste of this delicious indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm milk to about 110°F. Combine it with yeast and sugar in a bowl; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually mix into the yeast mixture to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl and cover; let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cranberries, and orange zest for the filling.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Let rolls rise again on parchment-lined baking sheets for about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg