Mini Orange Rolls Crescent Dough (Printable)

Pillowy orange rolls with sweet citrus filling and glaze, ready in 30 minutes using crescent dough.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses convenient crescent roll dough for easy preparation
  • Bright, refreshing orange flavor that's perfect for any time of day
  • Makes 12 perfectly portioned mini rolls
  • No yeast, no rising time—just mix, roll, and bake
  • Vegetarian-friendly and easily customizable
02 -
  • Use a microplane or fine zester to get the most aromatic orange zest without the bitter white pith
  • Let the crescent dough sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before unrolling to prevent tearing
  • For even slicing, mark the log into 12 equal sections before cutting
  • Drizzle the glaze while the rolls are still slightly warm so it seeps into all the crevices
  • Check the crescent dough label for potential allergens like soy or egg if you have dietary restrictions
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