CRANBERRY SWEET ROLLS

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Christmas morning will be sweeter than ever when you serve these festive rolls topped with a rich and creamy frosting. They rise nice and high and hold their shape. Plus, the tart cranberry filling is a nice change of pace from cinnamon rolls.-Mrs. Otto (Germaine) Stank, Pound, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
2 cups cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 3/4 cup sugar and water to a boil. Add cranberries; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes longer or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in orange zest; cover and chill. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the next six ingredients, the remaining sugar and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Roll into a 15x10-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Spread cranberry filling over dough to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly roll style, starting at a long side. , Cut into 15 slices; place, cut side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese frosting ingredients until smooth; spread the frosting over the warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Sk Mohsin
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These rolls were a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Durga Lamsal
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mr_sham_ 04
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These rolls were perfect for my holiday brunch.


Shamshir Shah
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I'm not a baker, but these rolls were easy to make and turned out great.


C Lash
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These rolls were a bit dense for my taste.


Alisha Mather
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I'll definitely be making these rolls again!


Mohamed Alhabib
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These rolls were delicious! The perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Hugo Dominguez
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I made these rolls for my family and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the cranberry filling.


Fannie “Alabamasweetie” Lockett
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These rolls were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were worth it.


Naveed Mustafa
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but these rolls were surprisingly good.


MR GOAT
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These rolls were a total hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them.


Tammy Sanders
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The cranberry filling was delicious, but the dough was a bit dry.


Sonja Mathis
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These rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Monir Dhali
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Loved these rolls! The cranberry filling was perfect and the dough was so soft.


Yeasin Miah
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These rolls were easy to make and tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend them.


Osman Dembele
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The cranberry filling was a bit too tart for my taste, but the dough was excellent.


Jubaet Hoshen
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These rolls were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. My husband and kids loved them.


Sharfu Komba
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I've made these cranberry sweet rolls several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the dough is so soft and fluffy.


Sayad Shah
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These cranberry sweet rolls were a hit with my family! The dough was easy to work with and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.