Copycat Cinnabon Rolls With Icing

Ingredients

ROLLS

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 (1/2 ounce) packages dry yeast
• 1 1/2-2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vegetarian vanilla pudding
• 1/2 cup margarine, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons cinnamon

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

1. 1

   First, make Cream Cheese Frosting: mix all frosting ingredients together until smooth; set aside.

2. 2

   Next, make rolls.

3. 3

   In a bowl combine water, yeast and sugar.

4. 4

   Stir until dissolved; set aside.

5. 5

   In large bowl, take pudding mix and prepare according to package directions.

6. 6

   Add margarine, eggs and salt; mix well, then add yeast mixture; blend.

7. 7

   Gradually add flour; knead until smooth.

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   Place in a greased bowl.

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   Cover and let rise until doubled.

10. 10

    Punch down dough and let rise again.

11. 11

    Next, roll out on floured board to 34 x 21-inch size.

12. 12

    Take 1 cup soft butter and spread over surface.

13. 13

    In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar and 4 tsp cinnamon; sprinkle over top.

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    Roll up very tightly.

15. 15

    With knife, put a notch every 2 inches; cut with thread or knife.

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    Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

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    Take hand and lightly press down on each roll.

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    Cover and let rise until double again.

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    Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 15-20 minutes.

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    Remove when they start to turn golden.

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    DON'T OVERBAKE.

22. 22

    Frost warm rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting.

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    Makes about 20 very large rolls.