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mock cinnabon rolls

(2 ratings)
lkyoder34 avatar
Recipe by
Laura Yoder
@lkyoder34
Brunswick, GA

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!

(2 ratings)
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mock cinnabon rolls

  • 1/2 c
    warm water
  • 2 pkg
    active dry yeast
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    melted butter
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 6 c
    flour
  • 1 sm
    box vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 c
    milk
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk
  • CINNAMON-BROWN SUGAR FILLING
  • 1 c
    softened butter
  • 2 c
    light brown sugar
  • 4 Tbsp
    ground cinnamon

How To Make mock cinnabon rolls

  • 1
    In a bowl, combine water,yeast and sugar. Stir until disolved. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 3
    Gradually add flour; knead until smooth. Place in a large buttered bowl. Cover with clean cloth and let rise until doubled in size.
  • 4
    Punch down dough and let rise again.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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