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Cranberry-White Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Cranberry-White Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
A basket of warm cinnamon rolls is a sure way to impress family and friends. Add cranberries and chocolate to the ingredient mix, and these treats are irresistible.—Meg Marriott, Tacoma, WA
16 ServingsPrep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • FILLING:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • GLAZE:
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar,
  • salt and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining
  • flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
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Cranberry-White Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the
  • top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll into a 24-in. x
  • 12-in. rectangle. For filling, combine the butter, brown sugar and
  • cinnamon; spread over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle
  • with chips, cranberries and pecans. Roll up jelly-roll style,
  • starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal.
  • Cut into 16 slices. Place cut side down in two greased 13-in. x 9-in.
  • baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about
  • 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile,
  • in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and
  • enough cream to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over warm
  • rolls. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 16 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 roll equals 637 calories, 34 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 482 mg sodium, 78 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 9 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013