Mini Orange Crescent Dough Rolls (Printable Version)

Soft mini rolls pack zesty orange flavor and bright glaze. Creamy filling and crescent dough create pillowy treats.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

→ Filling

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon orange zest
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Glaze

06 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
02 - Unroll crescent dough onto a clean surface. Pinch perforations to seal, creating a single large rectangle.
03 - Combine softened butter, granulated sugar, orange zest, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until thoroughly blended.
04 - Evenly coat the dough rectangle with the orange filling.
05 - Roll dough tightly from the long side into a log. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 uniform pieces.
06 - Place the cut rolls, cut-side up, onto the prepared baking sheet or into the mini muffin tin.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
08 - While rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice. Adjust juice gradually until a pourable consistency is achieved. Stir in orange zest if desired.
09 - Cool rolls for 5 minutes. Drizzle each with orange glaze and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They take barely half an hour from start to finish, so you can surprise everyone with fresh pastries even on sleepy mornings.
  • The swirl of buttery orange filling makes every bite taste lively and homemade.
02 -
  • If you don’t seal the dough seams well, the filling tends to leak and rolls unravel — learned after a few wonky first attempts.
  • Using fresh orange zest (not dried) makes all the difference in aroma and taste.
03 -
  • Let the rolls cool just enough so the glaze sets but stays gloriously gooey.
  • For a bakery finish, garnish with the tiniest sprinkle of fresh zest right before serving.
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