Cranberry-White Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Cranberry-White Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling YIELD: 16 servings.

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, Washington

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

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add butter, sugar, salt and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll into a 24x12-in. rectangle. For filling, combine 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.
4. Cut into 16 slices. Place cut side down in two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough cream to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over warm rolls. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 637 calories, 34g fat (19g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.