Here is the best Cinnamon Roll ever recipe ~ Originally posted by Pat No-Cal
Pat No-Cal originally posted this recipe ~ I make this so often now, that I do it by memory ~ I gave the recipe to my son Joe's fiance Jessy and she makes it too (so far she said about 7 times and they love this recipe)
HOME MADE CINNAMON ROLLS
Preheat 350°
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup warm milk
1 egg, room temperature
1 Tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups bread flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
FILLING
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons milk
DIRECTIONS
Step 1
In electric mixer, combine water, melted butter, vanilla pudding, warm milk, egg, 1-tablespoon sugar, salt, bread flour and yeast.
Step 2
Mix on speed 2 - for 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3
When Dough cycle has finished, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 17x10 inch rectangle.
Step 4
Spread with softened butter. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over dough.
Step 5
Roll up dough, beginning with long side.
Step 6
Slice into 16 one-inch slices and place in 9x13 buttered pan. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Step 7
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 7
While rolls bake, stir together cream cheese, softened butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and milk.
Step 8
Remove rolls from oven and top with frosting
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