Recipes Bread Pastries Cinnamon Roll Recipes Orange Cinnamon Rolls 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews 2 Photos These orange cinnamon rolls are fluffy, soft, and sweet. Covered in a sticky orange cream cheese glaze, they are an amazing breakfast or brunch treat that make your entire house smell incredible! By Nicole Hopper Nicole Hopper Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer located in Birmingham, Alabama. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on May 20, 2024 Tested by Anna Theoktisto Tested by Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto is a recipe tester and developer who has been working in Dotdash Meredith test kitchens since 2017. Her recipes and writing have appeared in over 10 nationally distributed print publications as well as on various digital platforms. Anna's recipes have been showcased on the covers of magazines such as Food & Wine and Southern Living. She is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier Birmingham chapter. She has 10 years of experience developing recipes. You can learn more about Anna on her website, www.annatheoktisto.com, or on most social platforms @annatheo. When not in the kitchen, she can be found fostering puppies and hiking with her husband, son, and two dogs. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings Dough: ¾ cup warm whole milk (110 degrees F (43 degrees C)) 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 large egg, room temperature 1 large egg yolk, room temperature ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons honey 1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated orange zest ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided, or more as needed 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt cooking spray Filling ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated orange zest Frosting 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Directions Pour warmed milk into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment for the dough. Sprinkle yeast evenly over the surface of the milk. Let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add egg and egg yolk, butter, honey, orange zest, and orange juice to the yeast mixture. Beat on low until combined, about 45 seconds. Add 2 cups flour; beat on low until a wet dough forms, about 1 minute. Turn off mixer; switch to the dough hook attachment. Add 1 ½ cups flour and salt, beat on medium until dough is soft and elastic, 7 to 10 minutes. If necessary, add an additional ½ cup flour, tablespoon by tablespoon, using as little as possible to achieve a soft dough. The dough should be quite sticky. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gather dough into a ball and transfer to a large greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To make the filling: Combine butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest in a bowl. Mix with a spatula until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish; set aside. Punch down the dough and transfer to a well-floured surface. Roll dough into a large 10x18-inch rectangle. Spread the filling over the surface of the dough, leaving a ½ inch border along the top long edge. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Roll the dough away from you to create a log, and pinch seam to seal. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cut dough log into 12 equal rolls (about 1 ½ inches wide). Transfer rolls to prepared baking dish. Loosely cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to rise at room temperature until puffy and almost doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown, 22 to 25 minutes. While rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, orange zest, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat at medium-high speed until very smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove rolls from oven and transfer to a wire rack. Let cool 2 minutes, then spread frosting evenly over the rolls. Serve warm. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 409 Calories 21g Fat 50g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 409 % Daily Value * Total Fat 21g 27% Saturated Fat 12g 61% Cholesterol 98mg 33% Sodium 238mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 50g 18% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 21g Protein 7g 13% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Calcium 56mg 4% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 124mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.