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August 10, 2020 · 6 Comments

Copycat Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls

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Copycat Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls are a homemade version of the famous refrigerated cinnamon rolls with that amazing orange glaze.

Copycat orange rolls

I was shopping at the grocery store the other day with my husband, a semi-rare occasion (it’s usually just me). He was in the frozen section and asked if I could run get some refrigerated orange rolls. (They’re his absolute favorite.) I walked over to the section where they sell the tubes of Pillsbury rolls and thought to myself, I’m a baker. Why don’t I make them homemade. They will taste better and have all natural ingredients. So that’s what I did. And guess what, he didn’t even notice that they were missing from the cart. Hehe.

Copycat orange rolls close up shot

I went home and came up with this recipe. They’re basically just homemade cinnamon rolls with an extra special orange infused buttercream frosting. I did add a little bit of orange extract to the yeast roll dough for added flavor.

Frosting orange sweet rolls

How to make Copycat Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls

1) Start by making your yeast dough and let it rise for 30 minutes. (Full recipe follows.)

2) Roll it out on a floured surface to 9″x12″.

3) Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar.

4) Starting at the wider edge, tightly roll up the dough, then cut into 9 rolls using clean dental floss or a knife.

5) Let rest (covered) for 30 minutes, then bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes. Frost with orange icing.

Cinnamon rolls dough before rising

Here are my rolls before rising (above) and after I let them rise for 30 minutes.

Cinnamon rolls dough after rising

How to Make the Best Orange Roll Icing

1) Start with softened butter, beat until creamy.

2) Add powdered sugar, orange zest and a little bit of orange juice.

3) Stir until completely combined. Spread over slightly cooled cinnamon rolls.

Fresh baked cinnamon rolls ready for orange frosting

After the rolls rise, bake them at 350°F for 18-20 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Naked cinnamon rolls before orange frosting

Homemade orange frosting is what really takes these homemade cinnamon rolls to the next level.

Copycat orange sweet rolls

Slather on that orange frosting in a haphazard way to give your rolls a rustic look. Don’t forget to lick the spoon when you’re done (my favorite part).

Closeup shot of copycat orange rolls with bite taken out.

My hubby gave these Copycat Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls his stamp of approval (and he’s not easy to please when it comes to a childhood comfort food like this). They’re perfect for breakfast or even a midnight snack which is exactly what someone I know did. Guess who… (hint, it wasn’t me.)

Tools for success

Pioneer Woman 9″ Stoneware Pie Dish (as shown in photos above)

Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons

Mixing Bowls (Set of 3)

Wooden Spoons (Set of 6)

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Copycat Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls
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5 from 2 votes

Copycat Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls

A homemade version of the famous refrigerated cinnamon rolls with that amazing orange glaze.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Rising time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 9 rolls
Author: Lise Ode

Ingredients

For the dough

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract

For the filling

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (plus 1 tablespoon to butter pan)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of salt

For the glaze

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • zest of one large orange
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice

Instructions

For the dough

  • Whisk together flour and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Place milk in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for 30 seconds. Use a candy thermometer, milk should be 110°F. Pour into large bowl, sprinkle with yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar. Gently stir to combine. Let blossom for 5-10 minutes. You will see little bubbles on top. Then you know your yeast is working.
  • Add egg, 2 tablespoons softened butter and orange extract to yeast mixture. Stir to combine. Then fold in the flour mixture with a large spatula or wooden spoon. Keep folding until a dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead dough for 5-10 minutes. It should start to feel elastic and not stick to your hands. Place in a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest for 30 minutes.

For the filling

  • In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon and pinch of salt. Set aside.
  • Roll dough on a lightly floured surface into a 9"x12" rectangle. Spread the 3 tablespoons of softened butter over the entire surface of the dough. Then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Starting at the widest edge, tightly roll the dough up. Cut into 8 equal sections using clean dental floss.
  • Grease a 9-inch pie dish or cake pan with 1 tablespoon of softened butter. Place cinnamon rolls in the pan and cover with plastic wrap. Let them rest for 30 minutes. Then remove plastic and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 18-20 minutes. Let cool slightly before glazing.

For the orange glaze

  • Stir together the softened butter, powdered sugar, orange zest and juice until smooth. Drizzle onto freshly baked, slightly cool rolls. They're ready to eat. Store covered for 24 hours at room temperature or up to a month in the freezer.

Also try Orange Glazed Cranberry Scones

Orange glazed cranberry scones

You might also like Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls

Homemade rolls

Or if you can’t have gluten, try The Best Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

Gluten free cinnamon rolls

Copycat Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls

All text and images © Lise Ode for Mom Loves Baking. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If you want to republish this recipe, please re-write the recipe in your own words, or link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be accurate. This post may contain affiliate links.

Note: This post is featured on Meal Plan Monday 229 over at Julia’s Simply Southern website.

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  1. Leslie Anne Tarabella says

    August 11, 2020 at 8:57 am

    My two boys absolutely love orange rolls. I used to make a big fancy breakfast casserole for Christmas morning, but they started asking for orange rolls instead. Homemade would make me feel less guilty about ditching the casserole. Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Lise Ode says

      August 13, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      I think your boys will love these, Leslie Anne! xo

      Reply
  2. Mark says

    November 24, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    I made these last night… and there are only a couple rolls left this morning.
    Delicious!

    Reply
  3. Tricia says

    January 24, 2021 at 1:57 am

    Can these be made gluten free? Do I need to add xanthan gum if I use gluten free flour?

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    • Lise Ode says

      January 24, 2021 at 10:46 am

      Here’s a recipe from my blog for Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls, then you could make the orange glaze to go on top. Hope that helps.

      Reply
      • Tricia says

        January 25, 2021 at 1:44 am

        Thanks! I’ll try that.

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