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Easy Orange Rolls Recipe

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These Easy Orange Rolls are flaky, buttery crescent roll bites infused with bright orange zest and topped with a sweet citrus glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert, these rolls come together quickly using refrigerated crescent dough and a simple orange butter filling. Baked in a muffin tin for perfectly portioned treats, they offer a delightful balance of tangy and sweet flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 8-count cans crescent rolls

Orange Butter Filling

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ tbsp orange zest (from 2 oranges)
  • Pinch of salt

Orange Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll both cans of crescent roll dough and separate each roll into 16 individual triangles along the perforated lines.
  3. Make Orange Butter Mixture: In a medium bowl, use a mixer to beat together the granulated sugar, softened salted butter, orange zest, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is light, creamy, and fully combined.
  4. Spread Filling on Dough: Evenly spread a thin layer of the orange butter mixture over the surface of each crescent dough triangle, ensuring full coverage for flavor in every bite.
  5. Roll the Dough: Starting from the wide, short end of each triangle, carefully roll the dough into a crescent shape. Once rolled, cut each crescent roll into 4 equal pieces to create bite-sized portions.
  6. Arrange in Muffin Tin: Place 3 to 4 pieces into each muffin cup, packing them slightly to ensure they bake into fluffy rolls.
  7. Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are puffed up and lightly golden brown on the top edges.
  8. Prepare Orange Glaze: While the rolls are baking, whisk the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice together in a small bowl until smooth and slightly runny, perfect for drizzling.
  9. Glaze and Serve: Once baked, remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Then, drizzle or brush the orange glaze generously over the warm rolls. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange zest and juice for the brightest flavor; avoid bottled orange juice if possible.
  • If you prefer a stronger orange flavor, increase the zest to 2 tablespoons.
  • The rolls are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat gently in a microwave or oven before serving to restore softness.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a plant-based margarine.

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