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Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls

Delightful Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls for Cozy Mornings

Try these delightful cranberry orange cinnamon rolls, perfect for cozy breakfasts, combining sweet cranberries with zesty orange and warm cinnamon.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 9 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 170 g Whole milk warmed to 110 degrees F
  • 30 g Granulated sugar for sweetness and browning
  • 11 g Instant or active dry yeast essential for fluffy rolls
  • 3 Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla paste or extract enhances sweetness
  • 450 g All-purpose flour foundation for soft dough
  • 1 zest Orange zest adds citrusy flavor
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt balances sweetness
  • 127 g Unsalted butter softened
Jam Filling
  • 12 oz Fresh or frozen cranberries provides tartness
  • 50 g Granulated sugar to sweeten tart cranberries
  • 1 zest Orange zest infuses citrus flavor
  • 15 g Fresh orange juice adds moisture
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon for warm flavor
  • ¼ tsp Kosher salt enhances taste
Icing
  • 56 g Cream cheese room temperature
  • 56 g Unsalted butter melted
  • 113 g Powdered sugar for sweet icing
  • Orange zest for topping

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • medium saucepan
  • Baking Dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • flour for dusting

Method
 

Making the Rolls
  1. Warm the milk to 110 degrees F and stir in the yeast and sugar.
  2. Blend eggs and vanilla into the milk-yeast mixture.
  3. In a stand mixer bowl, mix together flour and salt.
  4. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mix and mix on low-medium speed for 3 minutes.
  5. Gradually add the butter until fully blended.
  6. Knead the dough for 8-12 minutes until stretchy.
  7. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise overnight or for 1 hour.
  8. Prepare the jam filling in a medium saucepan.
  9. Cook the mixture over medium heat for 10-12 minutes.
  10. Thicken the jam for an additional 8-10 minutes.
  11. Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
  12. Spread 1 cup of chilled jam over the dough.
  13. Roll the dough tightly and seal edges.
  14. Slice into 9 rolls, each about 1 ½ inches thick.
  15. Cut rolls using unflavored dental floss.
  16. Place rolls in a baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  17. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  18. Bake for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden.
  19. Prepare the icing by whisking cream cheese, melted butter, and powdered sugar.
  20. Spread icing over warm rolls and sprinkle with orange zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, serve rolls warm. These rolls can also be prepared ahead of time.

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