minty rolls

How To Make minty rolls

• 1

  To make the rolls, dissolve 2 teaspoons sugar and the yeast in warm water in a small bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• 2

  Warm the milk in a medium saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in mint extract, melted sweet cream butter and remaining sugar; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
• 3

  In a large bowl, combine yeast mixture, mint milk mixture, egg whites, sea salt, green food coloring and 1 1/2 cups flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
• 4

  Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• 5

  While dough is rising, make the filling. Melt 3/4 cup sweet cream butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in chopped York peppermint patties, whisking until smooth; set aside. In a small bowl, combine chopped peanuts, 2 teaspoons mint extract and chopped Andes mints; mix it up until blended.
• 6

  Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into an 18x14-inch rectangle. Brush with chocolate peppermint mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border uncovered; sprinkle with mint peanut mixture.
• 7

  Starting at the long side, roll up tightly, pinching the seam to seal. Using a serrated knife, cut into 15 pieces. Place cut side down in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
• 8

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• 9

  For the frosting, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, chocolate syrup, melted mint chocolate chips and remaining mint extract in a medium bowl. whisk together until smooth; set aside.
• 10

  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool in the pan for 3 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter. Spread the frosting over the rolls.
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