Mini Orange Rolls Crescent (Printable View)

Soft mini rolls filled with zesty orange sugar and topped with bright citrus glaze, ready in 30 mins.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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 from 1 large orange
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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
02 - Unroll crescent dough on a clean work surface and pinch all perforations together to seal, creating one large rectangle.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
04 - Spread the orange filling mixture evenly across the entire surface of the dough rectangle.
05 - Starting from the longer side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 12 equal pieces.
06 - Place the rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet or distribute evenly in the mini muffin tin.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
08 - While rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh orange juice, adding juice gradually until reaching a pourable consistency. Stir in orange zest if desired.
09 - Allow baked rolls to cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with orange glaze. Serve warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Uses convenient refrigerated crescent roll dough for quick prep.
  • Bright and fresh orange flavor in both filling and glaze.
  • Perfect size for snacking or serving at gatherings.
  • Soft and tender texture with a sweet citrus finish.
02 -
  • Seal the crescent dough perforations well to prevent filling from leaking.
  • Slice evenly to ensure all rolls bake uniformly.
  • Use fresh orange zest for the brightest citrus flavor.
  • Let rolls cool slightly before glazing for better topping adherence.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently to refresh texture.
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