mock cinnabon rolls

Brunswick, GA
Updated on Sep 13, 2011

This recipe is an all day event that is well worth the time and effort. One taste and you'll know what I mean. DELICIOUS!

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups flour
  • 1 small box vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • CINNAMON-BROWN SUGAR FILLING
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon

How To Make mock cinnabon rolls

  • Step 1
    In a bowl, combine water,yeast and sugar. Stir until disolved. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, mix pudding mix with milk according to package directions. Add melted butter, lightly beaten eggs and salt. Mix well then add yeast mixture. Blend well.
  • Step 3
    Gradually add flour; knead until smooth. Place in a large buttered bowl. Cover with clean cloth and let rise until doubled in size.
  • Step 4
    Punch down dough and let rise again.
  • Step 5
    After second rise, roll out on floured board into a large rectangle (34"x21"). Take 1 cup of soft butter and spread over surface. In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar and 4 heaping teaspoons of cinnamon. Sprinkle over top. Roll up very tightly. With a knife, put a notch every 2" then cut rolls with string or knife.
  • Step 6
    Place on a large cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray 2" apart. Press down each roll with palm of hand. Cover and let rise until double in size again.
  • Step 7
    Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Remove when they start to turn golden. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Frost warm rolls with cream cheese frosting.

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Keyword: #sweet
Keyword: #cinnamon
Keyword: #Rolls
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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