CRANBERRY ROLL RECIPES

Steps:

• In a pan over medium heat, stir half-and-half, sugar, salt and 4 Tbsp. butter until an instant-read thermometer reads 125ºF. In a bowl, mix flour, yeast and spices. Toss in cranberries. Stir in half-and-half mixture, then eggs, until a ball forms.
• Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment; mist with cooking spray. Divide dough into 24 pieces; shape into balls. Place on sheets. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400ºF. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter; brush onto rolls. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes, switching sheets halfway through. Tap a roll on the bottom; it should sound hollow.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 3/4 cup sugar and water to a boil. Add cranberries; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes longer or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in orange zest; cover and chill. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the next six ingredients, the remaining sugar and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°., Punch dough down. Roll into a 15x10-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Spread cranberry filling over dough to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly roll style, starting at a long side. , Cut into 15 slices; place, cut side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese frosting ingredients until smooth; spread the frosting over the warm rolls.