Dried Cherry-Walnut Sweet Rolls

Dried Cherry-Walnut Sweet Rolls
45 min.
24
164kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your brunch game or impress guests with a delightful sweet treat, these Dried Cherry-Walnut Sweet Rolls are a must-try! Bursting with the rich flavors of sweet dried cherries and crunchy walnuts, these rolls combine the best elements of comfort food and gourmet flair. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to whip up using thawed frozen roll dough, making them a great go-to recipe even for novice bakers.

The magic begins with the aroma of melted butter and warm, rising dough that fills your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere. After a quick rise, the rolls are sprinkled with a heavenly blend of walnuts, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice, which lends a cozy, nostalgic flavor profile reminiscent of autumn gatherings. Baked to golden perfection, these rolls are finished off with a simple drizzle of sweet glaze, making each bite a heavenly experience.

What’s more, this versatile recipe caters to various tastes with easy variations such as Pecan-Golden Raisin Sweet Rolls and Apricot-Orange Sweet Rolls. Whether you decide to stick with the original or explore the delightful twists, these sweet rolls promise to be a true crowd-pleaser. Serve them fresh from the oven, and watch as smiles spread around the table. They’re not just a treat; they’re a joyful experience that brings people together.

Ingredients

  • 25 ounce roll dough frozen thawed
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • ounce cherries dried chopped
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped
  • tablespoons water hot

Equipment

  • oven
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 20
  2. Place dough balls in 2 greased 9-inch round cakepans. Turn off oven. Cover dough balls with plastic wrap; let rise in oven 25 to 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  3. Remove from oven.
  4. Remove and discard plastic wrap.
  5. Stir together walnuts and next 4 ingredients.
  6. Sprinkle mixture evenly over dough in pans.
  7. Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
  8. Stir together powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons hot water.
  9. Drizzle evenly over rolls.
  10. Pecan-Golden Raisin Sweet
  11. Rolls: Omit walnuts, cherries, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Replace with 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, 1/2 cup golden raisins,1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice, stirring together with melted butter. Proceed as directed.
  12. Apricot-Orange Sweet
  13. Rolls: Omit walnuts, cherries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Replace with 1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots, chopped, and 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, stirring together with melted butter. Proceed as directed. Omit hot water, and replace with 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, stirring together with powdered sugar. Proceed as directed.
  14. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Rich's Enriched Homestyle
  15. Roll Dough.

Nutrition Facts

Calories164kcal
Protein5.86%
Fat24.32%
Carbs69.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.84
Glycemic Load
1.08
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.98913042911369%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:164.28kcal
8.21%
Fat:4.38g
6.75%
Saturated Fat:1.37g
8.56%
Carbohydrates:28.33g
9.44%
Net Carbohydrates:27.24g
9.91%
Sugar:13.18g
14.65%
Cholesterol:5.08mg
1.69%
Sodium:155.05mg
6.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.38g
4.76%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.68%
Fiber:1.08g
4.33%
Vitamin A:185.54IU
3.71%
Copper:0.04mg
2.01%
Source:My Recipes