Jeweled Cinnamon Rolls

These festive treats elevate traditional cinnamon rolls to a new level with the addition of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.

Besides tasting luxurious and delicious, I love these Jeweled Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls because I can customize them to whatever flavor combination I am looking for.

The version here is made with toasted pecans, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), dried cranberries, and golden raisins. Other variations can include pistachios, pine nuts, or currents. You can definitely switch it up and make it with whatever nuts, seeds, or dried fruits you may have in your pantry.

I rolled out thawed puff pastry onto a board and brushed it with a layer of melted butter. Orange marmalade is a good alternative. I then sprinkled the top with the different nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. I topped it all off with a mixture of brown sugar and a little cinnamon and a tiny pinch of salt.

I also added these to the cups of a greased muffin tin.

Slowly, I rolled the puff pastry up starting with the long edge into a big roll. I sliced the roll into 12 pieces and placed them on top of the mixture in each of the muffin tins.

I baked in the oven until they were puffed up and golden brown. Carefully, I inverted the rolls onto a tray and beheld the amazing site of these royal jeweled cinnamon rolls.

They are delectable served with tea, on a dessert table, or alongside a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. What combination will you use?

Yield: 12 Rolls

Jeweled Cinnamon Rolls

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Pecans, pepitas, dried cranberries, and gold rasinins adorn these Jeweled Cinnamon Rolls easy for any royal occasion.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry, defrosted
• 4 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans
• 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients, except the puff pastry and butter, in a mixing bowl. Set aside. Grease the muffin tin.
2. Fold out the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured board or a sheet, and roll slightly to stretch and seal creases.
3. Brush the melted butter all over the puff pastry.
4. Sprinkle 1/2 of the nut mixture over allof the melted butter.
5. Divide the remaining mixture evenly among the 12 muffin tins.
6. Roll the puff pastry up into a log starting with the long edge.
7. Slice the log into 12 rolls and place each one flat into each of the muffin tins, straight on top of the nut mixture.
8. Bake at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes until puff pastry has puffed up and is lightly golden brown.
9. Invert rolls onto platter and serve immediately or at room temperature.

Notes

Any nut, seed, and dried fruit combination can be used. Orange marmalade may be used instead of the melted butter.

Flavorful nut and fruit combinations make these Jeweled Cinnamon rolls a unique and festive treat.