These rolls are SO yummy!!! I am not a breakfast-eater, especially really sweet things like donuts. These are sweet but not overly so. Just right. I served them to my husband, son, and daughter-in-law and they were a hit with everyone.
Easy Orange Rolls
Your family will definitely want to rise, shine, and dine when they smell these baking in the oven.
Yield: Makes 11 rolls
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Recipe Time
Prep Time:
Bake:
30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 (11-oz.) can refrigerated French bread dough
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°. Beat cream cheese, light brown sugar, and orange zest at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Unroll French bread dough onto a lightly floured surface. Spread cream cheese mixture over dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Gently roll up dough, starting at 1 long side. Cut into 11 (1 1/4-inch) slices. Place slices in a lightly greased 8-inch round cake pan. Brush top of dough with melted butter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Stir together powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over hot rolls. Serve immediately.
- For testing purposes only, we used Pillsbury Crusty French Loaf.
Easy Orange Rolls Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Breads, Breakfast/Brunch
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Kid-Friendly
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- OCCASION: Autumn, Winter, Christmas
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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