Cranberry Cinnamon Roll: Create a Festive Treat Today!
Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls are a festive and soft treat, perfect for holiday gatherings or Christmas morning, featuring a delightful combination of cranberries and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 2h 20 min
- Yield: 10–12 rolls 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 410g all-purpose flour
- 170g granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- 180ml warm milk
- 60g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 110g light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 60g unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 120g powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh cranberries + powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, butter, and eggs. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread with butter, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
- Roll tightly into a log and slice into 10–12 rolls. Arrange in a circle on parchment paper, forming a wreath shape. Let rise for 30–40 minutes.
- Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the wreath. Add fresh cranberries and dust with powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for soft dough
- Don’t overbake to keep the rolls tender
- Glaze while warm for that glossy finish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 5g