🎄 Easy Made Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups – Tangy & Holiday-Ready

These Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups are a cheerful, handheld holiday treat that’s perfect for parties, cookie trays, or snacking with a cup of cocoa. Sweet, tangy cranberry filling wrapped in soft pastry or tortilla dough makes for a fun and festive bite everyone will love.

Why You’ll Love These Roll-Ups

Bright, tangy cranberry flavor with a touch of sweetness
Easy to make — minimal ingredients and fuss
Perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or kid-friendly snacks
Beautiful, festive presentation with a pop of red

Recipe Card

Servings: 12–16 roll-ups
Estimated Cost: $8–10
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Calories: ~150 per roll-up

Ingredients

• 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry
• 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
• Optional: chopped nuts for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare cranberry filling: In a small bowl, mix cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
3. Roll dough: Unroll crescent dough or puff pastry. Cut into rectangles or triangles depending on preference.
4. Fill and roll: Spoon 1–2 tsp cranberry mixture onto each piece. Roll dough over filling and seal edges.
5. Bake: Place roll-ups on the baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
6. Cool and garnish: Let cool 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar or sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.

Note

For extra holiday flair, drizzle with white chocolate after baking for a snowy effect.

Tasty Twists

• Cream Cheese Swirl: Add a small dollop of sweetened cream cheese under the cranberry filling.
• Nutty Crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts inside before rolling.
• Spiced Up: Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the cranberry mixture.

Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups – Sweet, Tangy & Perfectly Holiday

These Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups are a cheerful, easy-to-make treat for the holidays. Soft tortilla wraps filled with creamy cheese, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs are rolled, sliced, and served as bite-sized appetizers. They’re colorful, festive, and just the right balance of sweet and savory—ideal for parties, snack trays, or holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Chill 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 9

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 140

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• ½ cup cranberry sauce whole berry or jellied
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or spinach
• ½ tsp cinnamon optional, for sweetness
• Optional: slivered almonds for topping

Method

 

Spread the Base

1. Lay tortillas flat. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over each tortilla.

Add Cranberry & Herbs

1. Spread cranberry sauce evenly over the cream cheese. Sprinkle with parsley or spinach and cinnamon if using.

Roll & Chill

1. Roll up each tortilla tightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 10 minutes to firm up.

Slice & Serve

1. Remove plastic wrap and slice into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and top with slivered almonds if desired.

Notes

Make ahead: Prepare up to 4 hours in advance; keep wrapped in the fridge.

Flavor variations: Add a thin layer of nut butter for extra sweetness.

FAQ

Sweet, Tangy, & Perfectly Festive

These Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups are a quick, cheerful holiday treat — soft, tangy, and guaranteed to bring a pop of color and flavor to your dessert table. 🎄✨