Quick and Easy Cranberry Orange Rolls — King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls soaked in sweet orange butter, filled with fresh cranberries, baked, and topped with an orange glaze icing. Absolutely delicious for how little effort they take and perfect for holiday brunch!
If you are looking for more recipe ideas using King's Hawaiian rolls, try the Hawaiian rolls cinnamon rolls or the Hawaiian rolls French toast casserole!
Why You'll Love These Cranberry Orange Rolls
If you've ever wondered how to make store-bought Hawaiian rolls even better, these cranberry orange rolls are a must-try for the holiday season!
King's Hawaiian sweet rolls are brushed with a sweet orange butter, filled with fresh cranberries, baked until warm and tender, and finished with a simple orange glaze. They're delicious for how little effort they take, with no yeast or rising time involved.
They're perfect for Christmas morning breakfast or brunch, especially when you have overnight guests and want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. They're also a great option to bring to holiday potlucks at the office or gatherings with friends. For more ideas, check out my Christmas morning breakfast and brunch recipes.
-maria doss
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I first came across cranberry orange rolls on the Pioneer Woman. She made them from scratch with yeast dough, filled with cranberries simmered in orange juice and brown sugar until thick, tangy, and slightly jammy, then finished with a simple orange glaze. The combination of sweet cranberries and bright citrus sounded heavenly!
I took inspiration from those flavors and made my own easy version using King's Hawaiian sweet rolls. You get all that sweet, tangy cranberry-orange goodness without making dough from scratch or waiting for it to rise. They're perfect for a lazy holiday brunch, especially when served with a cozy cup of peppermint hot chocolate!
Tips For Success
- 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.
- Cranberries: Use fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries!
How to make cranberry orange rolls using Hawaiian 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. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoon melted butter (save about 1 teaspoon for the glaze), 1 tablespoon white sugar, 2 tablespoon orange juice, and the orange zest. 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.
- Add cranberries. Sprinkle the cranberries on top, tucking most of them into the cut 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 ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon of orange juice, and the reserved 1 teaspoon of melted butter (warm the butter if solidified) 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!
Notes
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.
More Cranberry Recipes
- Apple Cranberry Hand Pies are the perfect handheld treat — no need to slice a whole apple and cranberry pie.
- Cranberry Orange Sauce is made with just 3 ingredients and isn't overly sweet. It takes only 3 minutes of prep. Forget the can and make this easy, homemade cranberry sauce bursting with flavor.
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