Orange Creamsicle Roll Recipe

This recipe is such a bright way to start the morning, sweet yet fresh and finger licking good!  We love cinnamon rolls at our house but these are a fun way to change up a family favorite.  I make them for brunch or the night before and heat them up for just a few seconds in the microwave.

Recipe makes 2 full 9×13 pans (about 24 rolls)

To make the bread dough you will need:

• 2 cups warm water
• 2 TBS yeast
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups flour (add at end)

In a large bowl all water, yeast, sugar, eggs, butter and salt. Mix well then add (one cup at a time) 6 cups flour. Will be sticky, cover with a cloth set aside till doubled in size. ( if you are in a hurry let rise 20 mins other wise let it rise 40 mins).  Punch down dough, roll out onto a floured surface.

Orange filling mixture:

• 3/4 of a brick of cream cheese softened (save other 1/4 for frosting)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup orange marmalade
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

In an even layer spread orange filling mixture over the dough.  Start on one end and roll into roll.  Cut into 1-2 inch sections. Place in a greased  9×13 baking pan (recipe makes 2 pans).  Set in a warm sunny spot and allow to rise again (15-20 minutes). Bake 400 degrees 10-15 minutes till tops are golden brown.

Once they have cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Cream cheese frosting:

• 1/4 brick of cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Mix with a mixer till well blended, spread over rolls.