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

Ingredients

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.