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Vanilla Cinnamon Rolls

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Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

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Recipe by Linda Martin, Warsaw, Indiana

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Updated on Sep. 24, 2022

This is the best recipe I have found for cinnamon rolls. They're so tender with a delightful vanilla flavor and yummy frosting. When I serve them to my family, they disappear in no time. —Linda Martin, Warsaw, Indiana

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Prep Time 30 min
Cook Time 20 min
Yield 32 rolls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft set; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/2 cup butter, eggs, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add pudding; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
  3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x11-in. rectangle; brush with remaining butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges.
  5. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 16 slices. Place cut side down in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  6. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Beat in confectioners' sugar with a hand mixer until creamy. Frost warm rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 cinnamon roll: 252 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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