Cranberry Sweet Rolls Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
• Melted butter
• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon whole milk