Quick Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
• 9 tablespoons melted butter (1 stick & 1 tbsp.)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 2/3 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   For dough: Combine sweet potato, 9 tablespoons melted butter, and 1/2 cup milk. Stir in the flour,1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended.

2. 2

   When a soft dough forms, roll the dough onto a floured surface. Form the dough into a 12 x 15 inch rectangle.

3. 3

   In a small boewl, combine the 6 tablespoons of melted butter, raisins, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the filling mixture over the dough. Roll dough lengthwise, pinching the seams together.

4. 4

   Cut dough into 3/4 inch slices and place close together in greased baking pan.

5. 5

   Bake until golden brown at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

6. 6

   While rolls are baking, make the glaze. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, 2 tablspoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

7. 7

   When the rolls are done, remove them from the oven. Immediately spoon the glaze over the rolls. Serve hot. (Makes 20 rolls.).