Quick and Easy Cranberry Orange Rolls — King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls are soaked in sweet orange butter, filled with fresh cranberries, baked, and topped with an orange glaze icing. They’re incredibly delicious for how little effort they take and perfect for holiday brunch, potlucks, or a festive sweet treat with family and friends.
Easiest Cranberry Orange Rolls
If you have ever wondered how to make store-bought Hawaiian rolls better, these easy cranberry orange rolls are a must-try for the holiday season. It's a festive twist to my Hawaiian roll cinnamon rolls.
King’s Hawaiian rolls are a lifesaver during the busy holiday season—especially when you’re hosting overnight guests for Thanksgiving or Christmas and want something easy yet impressive. They make the perfect quick Christmas morning breakfast and brunch treat, with no yeast or rising time required. You get all the cozy holiday vibes and festive flavor without the wait!
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Ingredients
- Hawaiian sweet rolls: You will need one 12-count package of King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls, making sure to choose the sweet variety rather than the savory version.
- Sugars: This orange buns recipe uses white granulated sugar for the orange butter and confectioner’s sugar to create the smooth orange icing.
- Butter: You will need 3 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter, reserving one teaspoon for the orange glaze to give it a velvety, luxurious finish.
- Orange: You will need one fresh orange to provide both the zest and the freshly squeezed juice for the recipe.
- Cranberries: Use fresh cranberries for the best texture and flavor. If using frozen cranberries then make sure to thaw before using.
How to make cranberry orange rolls?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
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Cranberry Orange Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 package King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoons white granulated ugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice divided
- zest of ½ orange
- ¾ cup cranberries
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Prep. Pre heat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a baking pan (large enough to fit one package of Hawaiian rolls) with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cut Rolls. Place the Hawaiian rolls on the counter. Make a 1-inch deep cut across the top of each roll, then rotate the roll 90 degrees and make a second 1-inch deep cut. Transfer the rolls to the prepared baking pan.
- Make Orange Butter. Add the melted butter (saving about 1 teaspoon for the glaze), 1 tablespoon of white granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and the orange zest to a small bowl. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Fill Rolls. Using a small spoon, drizzle the orange butter into the cuts and over the tops of the rolls, making sure it’s evenly distributed. Sprinkle the cranberries on top, tucking most of them into the openings.
- Bake. Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes, until the top looks golden brown. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Glaze. While the rolls cool, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon of orange juice, and the reserved melted butter (re-melt if needed) until smooth. Drizzle the icing evenly over the warm rolls and let them rest for about 10 minutes so the glaze can soak in. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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