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easy overnight cinnamon rolls

Recipe by
Maureen Maguire
Cary, IL

This recipe makes 32 cinnamon rolls that are so easy to make, and you can even add dried fruit, or fresh/frozen blueberries for an added surprise.

method Bake

Ingredients For easy overnight cinnamon rolls

  • 1 box
    french vanilla cake mix
  • 5 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 pkg
    active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 1/2 c
    warm water
  • 1/2 c
    cinnamon & sugar mix
  • 1/2 c
    butter, melted
  • 3/4 c
    pecans, in pieces
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make easy overnight cinnamon rolls

  • 1
    Stir together the cake mix, yeast, flour, salt, and warm water.
  • 2
    Let rise in a warm place (free from drafts) about an hour.
  • 3
    Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface; divide in half.
  • 4
    Roll one portion into an 18 x 12 inch rectangle. Brush with half of the melted butter and sprinkle with half the cinnamon/sugar mix, then half the pecans. Roll up starting at the long end; cut crosswise into 16 (1 inch) slices. Place rolls into a buttered 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • 5
    Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • 6
    Cover and chill for 8 hours, or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator, and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • 7
    Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly.
  • 8
    Stir together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and lemon juice. Drizzle over warm rolls and sprinkle with remaining pecans.

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