Orange Cinnamon Rolls
Copycat Pillsbury Orange Cinnamon Rolls. Gooey, fluffy, and dripping with orange glaze. Some may call them Orange Sweet Rolls.
Have you ever had a Pillsbury Orange Sweet Roll before? You know, the kind that comes in a can? I gladly admit that I LOVE those little things. My mother-in-law always made them on holidays. The smell alone got me out of bed – light citrus paired with the fragrance of gooey cinnamon buns. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or just as a sweet snack.
I often bake these in the evening for breakfast the next day. They definitely taste better fresh, but I didn’t hear anyone complaining. Especially Jack who ate two right away and was asking for thirds.
They can also be made ahead of time – either as overnight rolls (see recipe notes below) or you can freeze baked rolls. Just warm up and drizzle with the orange glaze when you’re ready to serve them.
You will love how soft, and fluffy these are! You will NEVER turn to the store-bought version again. There is simply nothing like a fresh sweet roll made from scratch!
Table of Contents
Supplies Needed to Make Homemade Cinnamon Rolls:
- Rolling Pin
- Sharp Knife
- Mixing bowls
- Stirring spoons
- Parchment Paper
- 9 x 13 Pyrex dish
- Handheld mixer
Ingredients Needed to Make Orange Cinnamon Rolls:
- Dry Yeast
- Warm Water
- Fresh Orange Zest
- Orange Juice
- Granulated Sugar
- Confectioners Sugar
- Salt
- Egg
- Unsalted Butter
- All-purpose Flour
- Ground Cinnamon
- Pure Vanilla Extract
Different ways to customize for you?
- You can add some cranberry jam to the cinnamon mixture for a different taste other than citrus orange.
- I love Lemon so instead of oranges, I have even made it with lemons instead.
