melt in your mouth cinnamon rolls

Sahuarita, AZ
Updated on Dec 26, 2012

I never knew homemade cinnamon rolls could be so easy! My family LOVES these and No kneading required.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk, scalded
  • 1 - egg, slightly beaten
  • 3 1/2 cups sifted all purpose flour
  • 1 cup pecans
  • - brown sugar
  • - cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make melt in your mouth cinnamon rolls

  • Step 1
    Soften yeast with 1/4 cup of warm water.
  • Step 2
    In mixer combine: sugar, shortening, and salt; stir in hot milk; cool to lukewarm.
  • Step 3
    Add softened yeast, egg, and 2 cups of flour; beat well. Gradually add remaining flour.
  • Step 4
    Cover and let rise in warm place for 90 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Punch down dough and then divide into two balls.
  • Step 6
    Roll out each ball 16 inches long and 8 inches wide with rolling pin.
  • Step 7
    Brush top of dough all over with about 2TB. butter.
  • Step 8
    Generously sprinkle dough with brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans.
  • Step 9
    Roll dough up from long side like you would a jelly roll; seal seam well.
  • Step 10
    Cut filled roll every 1 1/2inch. Poke roll from bottom up in middle to create pretty shape and place in each greased muffin tin cut side down.
  • Step 11
    Brush tops of cinnamon rolls with more butter. Cover and let rise until almost double about 30-40 minutes.
  • Step 12
    Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until done--be careful not to overcook or they will not be as tender.
  • Step 13
    Mix together sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, and butter. Add enough milk to make a runny frosting to drizzle on top.
  • Step 14
    Serve warm. Drizzle frosting on top with a spoon and if desired sprinkle more chopped pecans on.

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