Apple Carnival Buns

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package hot roll mix
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 medium apples, peeled and shredded
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons skim milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Line baking sheet with parchment paper and prepare roll mix as directed, adding sugar and cinnamon to the dry ingredients.

2. 2

   Blend apples, sugar, and lemon juice and fold in raisins.

3. 3

   Divide roll dough in half and roll each half into 16 by 8 rectangle.

4. 4

   Using a pizza cutter, cut into 4 inch squares.

5. 5

   Place 1 tbsp filling in the center of each square and pull corners together, overlapping.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 375 and place buns, seam side down, on the baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Bake buns about 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden. Allow to cool.

8. 8

   In a small bow, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and drizzle icing over the cooled buns.