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Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls

I found this recipe in one of my mother's old cookbooks. My family doesn't like raisins, so they were thrilled to hear it contains chocolate chips instead.

6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter, divided
1/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
GLAZE:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons hot water

Directions

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl,
combine the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons
of the butter until crumbly. Add the milk, egg yolk and yeast
mixture; stir well. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at
least 4 hours or overnight.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a 10-in. x
6-in. rectangle. Melt remaining butter; brush butter to within 1/2

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Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls (continued)

Directions (continued)

in. of edges. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining sugar.
Sprinkle over dough, then sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to
seal. Cut into 1-in. slices; place cut side down in a greased 8-in.
square baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place until
doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. In a small
bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough
milk to achieve drizzling consistency; drizzle over warm rolls.
Serve warm. Yield: 6 rolls.

Editor's Note: Rolls may be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 267 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 176 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.