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    Orange Cinnamon Rolls (with Cardamom)

    Published: May 20, 2021 · Modified: Mar 5, 2022 by Cook This Again Mom

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    We love cinnamon rolls as most people do, but we also love different cinnamon roll variations. These Orange Cinnamon Rolls (with Cardamom) just happen to be a favorite of my husband's.

    When he was growing up, Cardamom Rolls were a big part of his life. His mom and aunt made them often for him. I decided to add some orange to the cardamom to make these yummy sweet rolls.

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    Orange Cinnamon Rolls (with Cardamom)

    Homemade sweet rolls with a bit of fresh orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon and cardamom spice.

    Ingredients needed to make these rolls

    measured out ingredients for orange cinnamon rolls
    Ingredients needed

    Faq's and tips

    Can this recipe be used to make overnight cinnamon rolls?

    Yes! Once you place the sliced orange cinnamon roll dough in a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. In the morning, set it on the counter for an hour or two. Loosen the plastic wrap a bit. They need to come to room temperature and rise. When ready, preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and then bake the rolls for 20 - 30 minutes until golden brown.

    Can I use a stand mixer instead of mixing and kneading the dough by hand?

    Absolutely! I would recommend using the whisk attachment first to beat the eggs and add the liquids. Switch to the dough hook when adding and kneading the flour.


    Other cinnamon roll variations

    • Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
    • Pumpkin Cake with Orange Glaze
    • Chocolate Espresso Cinnamon Rolls
    • No Yeast Cinnamon Twists

    How to make Orange Cinnamon Rolls

    Zest the fresh orange(s) and squeeze out the fresh orange juice into a measuring cup. You will need about ½ cup of orange juice.

    Warm the milk slightly (I use the microwave) to take the chill off. Yeast works best in liquid that is 110F to 115F degrees. Using a thermometer to check the temperature is a good idea.

    Mix the sugar and the yeast into the milk. Let the yeast activate. It will start to bubble in a few minutes.


    whipped eggs with yeast and milk be added
    flour being mixed in cinnamon roll dough
    flour being mixed in cinnamon roll dough

    In a large bowl beat the eggs. Add the orange juice along with the orange zest, and the melted butter. Next, mix in the yeast and milk mixture.

    Sprinkle in the salt and gradually start adding the flour. I start with a couple of cups then continue to add the flour until I have a workable consistency to knead the dough.

    Knead the dough for several minutes. I have done this several ways. I have kneaded it directly in the bowl, on a floured surface, or if you prefer, use a dough hook on your stand mixer.


    cinnamon roll dough ready to let rise
    raised cinnamon roll dough in a bowl
    raised dough being punched down in a bowl

    When the dough is ready, place it in a greased bowl and set it aside to rise. In the second picture, you can see the dough has more than doubled in size. Punch down the dough and get ready to roll it out to make the rolls.

    While the dough is rising, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom filling. Set it aside until ready to use.


    adding the cinnamon filling to sweet roll dough
    rolled out cinnamon roll dough with butter being put on it
    rolling up cinnamon roll dough

    Roll out the dough on a floured surface. You want a rectangle that measures about 12" x 15". Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with the cinnamon and cardamom filling. Roll up the dough.


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    cinnnamon roll dough in a baking dish ready to raise
    raised cinnamon rolls ready to bake

    Slice up the dough into 12 rolls. I like to cut the dough in half, then each half is cut in half again. Each quarter I cut into 3 rolls.

    Place the rolls into a baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Cover the rolls lightly with a towel or plastic wrap and let them rise until they double in size.

    If you are making overnight rolls, place them in the refrigerator before they raise. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until the next morning.

    After the rolls have risen, bake them until golden brown. Cool slightly and prepare the glaze if you are using it. Enjoy!


    a finished baking dish full of orange cardamom rolls
    Orange Cinnamon Cardamom Rolls with Glaze

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    Orange Cinnamon and Cardamom Rolls

    The combination of fresh orange juice and zest, cinnamon and cardamom in these Orange Cinnamon Rolls with Cardamom is absolutely delicious!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Rise time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours
    Servings: 12 Rolls
    Calories: 349kcal
    Author: Cook This Again, Mom!

    Ingredients

    For the orange rolls

    • ½ cup Orange Juice *see notes
    • ½ cup Milk *see notes
    • ¼ cup Sugar
    • 2 ½ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
    • Orange Zest from 1 or 2 oranges
    • 4 tablespoons Butter melted
    • 2 Eggs
    • 4 cups All Purpose-Flour
    • ½ teaspoon Salt

    For the cinnamon and cardamom filling

    • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar packed
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon more or less to taste
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Cardamom more or less to taste
    • 4 tablespoons Butter softened

    For the cinnamon roll frosting

    • 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons Milk *see notes

    Instructions

    • Zest the fresh orange(s) and squeeze out the fresh orange juice.
    • Warm the milk slightly, (I use the microwave) to take the chill off. Yeast works best at 110F to 115F degrees. Using a thermometer to check the temperature is a good idea.
    • Mix the sugar and the yeast into the warmed milk. Let the yeast activate. It will start to bubble in a few minutes.
    • In a large bowl beat the eggs. Add the orange juice along with the orange zest, and the melted butter. Next, mix in the yeast and milk mixture.
    • Sprinkle in the salt and gradually start adding the flour. Stir and continue to add flour until you are easily able to knead the roll dough.
    • Knead the dough for several minutes then place in a greased bowl and cover. Let the dough double in size.
    • While the dough is rising, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom filling. Set it aside until ready to use.
    • When the dough is ready, punch it down.
    • Roll out the dough on a floured surface that measures about 12" x 15". Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with the cinnamon and cardamom filling. Roll up the dough.
    • Slice up the dough into 12 orange cinnamon rolls.
    • Place the rolls into a baking dish that has been sprayed with non stick spray. Cover the rolls lightly and let them to until they double in size.
    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. When the rolls are ready, bake them for 20 - 30 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Cool slightly. Prepare glaze and spread over slightly warm rolls.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Measuring the milk and orange juice
    You can adjust the amount of milk you based on the amount of fresh squeezed orange juice you get from your orange(s). Both liquids together should add up to 1 cup. 
    To make overnight rolls...
    Once you place the sliced orange cinnamon rolls in a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. In the morning, remove and set on the counter for an hour or two. They need come to room temperature and rise. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and then bake the rolls for 20 - 30 minutes until golden brown.
    While making the glaze
    Start with 1 tablespoon of milk and slowly add more as needed to get a consistency for the icing as you like. 
     
     
     
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

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    1. cjesseman

      August 04, 2017 at 5:42 am

      These look delicious. How much milk is in the glaze?

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      • cookthisagainmom

        October 11, 2017 at 10:48 am

        Hi! So sorry about the delay in answering your question. I start with about 1 tablespoon of milk and add just a little at a time until I get a consistency that I like. I hope you enjoy the rolls! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Blair Lonergan

      January 30, 2015 at 1:42 am

      YUM! These look delicious! Such a great combination of flavors. I wish we had an orange tree...we've had a cold going through our house for about 2 weeks now! 🙂 Pinned!

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      • Cook This Again

        January 31, 2015 at 6:48 pm

        These rolls were really delicious. This cold bug that is going around is stubborn! I hope you enjoy the rolls! 🙂

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    3. Stephanie @ Plain Chicken

      January 29, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      I love orange & cardamom - I can not wait to try these! Pinned for this weekend.

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      • Cook This Again

        January 31, 2015 at 6:47 pm

        Thanks! Let me know what you think of them. 🙂

        Reply

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