Get ready for squishy, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls! These rolls have perfectly pillowy soft dough with a buttery cinnamon filling, slathered with festive mincemeat, and topped with creamy, zesty orange frosting. They make the perfect breakfast for the holidays.
These festive cinnamon rolls are squishy, gooey, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They feature a pillowy soft dough with a buttery cinnamon filling, slathered with festive mincemeat, and topped with a creamy zesty orange frosting. Perfect for breakfast during the holidays!
Vegan Mince Pie Cinnamon Rolls
These Mince Pie Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect festive treat, featuring soft dough, a buttery cinnamon filling with festive mincemeat, and a creamy zesty orange frosting.
Mince Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup plant-based milk almond, soy, or oat
- ¼ cup dairy-free butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
Cinnamon Filling:
- ½ cup dairy-free butter softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Mincemeat Filling:
- 1 cup vegan mincemeat
Orange Frosting:
- 1 cup dairy-free butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2-4 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a saucepan, whisk together the plant-based milk, melted dairy-free butter, and granulated sugar. Heat the mixture until just warm, about 37°C (98.6°F) or similar to a warm bath.
- Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the warm mixture and leave it to sit for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour. The dough should double in size.
Prepare the Cinnamon Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened dairy-free butter, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Assemble the Rolls:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.
- Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
- Spread the vegan mincemeat evenly over the cinnamon filling.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cut side up.
- Cover the dish with a towel or plastic wrap and let the rolls rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
Bake the Cinnamon Rolls:
- Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly in the pan while you prepare the frosting.
Prepare the Orange Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the dairy-free butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and plant-based milk (one tablespoon at a time) until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Serve:
- Spread the creamy orange frosting over the warm rolls.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the festive flavors!
Notes
- Vegan Mincemeat: Ensure the mincemeat is vegan, as traditional mincemeat often contains suet.
- Dough Rising: The dough needs to rise in a warm place to double in size. An oven with the light on or a slightly warm spot in the kitchen works well.
- Serving: These rolls are best enjoyed warm and fresh, but can be reheated in the microwave for a gooey treat later.