These cranberry bliss cinnamon rolls combine the tangy sweetness of cranberry bliss bars with the fluffy warmth of cinnamon rolls. They’re perfect for holiday mornings or cozy winter brunches!

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Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls are cinnamon-sweet rolls topped with cream cheese icing and tart-dried cranberries, adding a little bliss to your holiday season. Transforming cranberry bliss bars into cinnamon rolls is a fantastic holiday treat!

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These Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls are a twist on my favorite holiday treat from Starbucks, Cranberry Bliss Bars. I took it and made it into a sweet roll. Let me tell you… it… is… AMAZING! It’s better than I could have imagined. They have white chocolate chunks, dried tart cranberries, and the signature cream cheese frosting. This is one very merry holiday season, and this is just one of my presents to you.

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Here’s how this twist comes together:

  • Dough: Start with a soft, pillowy cinnamon roll dough. A rich, slightly sweet dough with milk and butter will complement the cranberry and white chocolate flavors.
  • Filling: Take the traditional cinnamon filling and add dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  • Assembly: Roll up the dough tightly, then cut it into rolls and arrange it in a baking dish.
  • Baking: Bake until golden brown and fragrant, allowing the rolls to puff up and get fluffy.
  • Frosting: Top the rolls with a cream cheese frosting that mirrors the cranberry bliss bar glaze. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, almond extract (you could use vanilla as well), and if you’d like a bit of orange juice for a tangy-sweet kick. For garnish, sprinkle with more dried cranberries and a light dut of cinnamon and sugar.

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Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls

Prep: 2 hours
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 599 kcal
Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls are cinnamon sweet rolls topped with cream cheese icing & tart dried cranberries, adding a little bliss to your holiday season.
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Ingredients
 

Dough

  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 10 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dried cranberries chopped

Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions
 

  • Place ingredients as listed above in order into a bread machine. Set for dough cycle. 
  • After complete on dough cycle, remove from machine and roll out to a rectangle about 17×10 inches.
  • Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon add the melted butter and stir to combine. Spread butter and cinnamon mixtures over the dough. Top with white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
  • Roll the dough tightly, starting with one long end. Pinch the edges closed after it’s rolled up. Slice dough into 1/2 inch thick slices (I do a little thicker as I like my rolls bigger). Place into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
  • Let rise until doubled. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Do not overbake!
  • Mix all ingredients together; spread over hot cinnamon rolls. And top with more chopped dried cranberries.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Pioneer Woman
Calories: 599kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 7gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 299mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 699IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg
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Hey, I'm Sandra! At A Dash of Sanity, you'll discover family-friendly recipes for every occasion. Whether it's speedy dinners or delectable desserts, I'm here to make your mealtime delicious, simplify your holiday baking, and unite your loved ones around the table.

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