Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls
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Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls
Description
This recipe works with classic refrigerated pizza dough rolled out into a rectangle and brushed with melted butter. A filling of fresh cranberries, light brown sugar, and orange zest is pulsed to a coarse chop for even distribution and spread over the dough before rolling it into a log.
The log is sliced into individual rolls and baked until golden brown. The resulting rolls offer a soft white dough base balanced by the tart, citrusy, and sweet filling. Finishing with a glaze of powdered sugar and milk adds a creamy sweetness that complements the berries and orange zest.
The recipe suggests using Pillsbury classic pizza dough for best texture and ease. The rolls can be prepared in advance and refrigerated before baking. Once baked, they store well at room temperature for a few days or longer refrigerated, with reheating instructions provided. Freezing cooled rolls is also an option for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 13.8 ounces pizza dough recommend Pillsbury classic pizza dough, refrigerated
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 cups cranberries fresh
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 orange zest only
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray the baking pan or dish with cooking spray.
- Zest the oranges and set it aside.
- Melt the butter.
- Open the pizza dough and gently roll it out into a rectangle.
- Brush half of the melted butter onto the pizza dough rectangle.
- Add the cranberries, brown sugar, and orange zest to a food processor or blender. Pulse until the cranberries are coarsely chopped.
- Spread the cranberry mixture evenly onto the pizza dough rectangle, covering all the way to the edge.
- Roll the dough into a log starting on a long edge.
- Cut the log into 9 even pieces using a sharp knife. Place the rolls into the prepared 9x9-inch baking pan. Brush rolls with the remaining butter.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before topping with glaze.
- To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl. Glaze rolls just before serving.
Notes
- Use regular thickness Pillsbury classic pizza dough for best results.
- Prepare the rolls ahead and keep covered in the refrigerator until baking; allow to reach room temperature before baking.
- Store baked rolls at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days; reheat in a 350°F oven until warm.
- Freeze completely cooled sweet rolls in an airtight container for up to two months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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