Orange Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Orange Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

1

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14-in. square. Spread butter over dough. In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugar, brown sugar, orange zest and cinnamon. Sprinkle over dough.
2

Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seams to seal. Cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down in two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
3

Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over warm rolls.