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These large, luscious cinnamon rolls are always a hit at my parents' Christmas brunch. The recipe yields two so you can keep one and give the other as a gift.
Nutritional Facts 1 roll equals 322 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 377 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.
Originally published as Gigantic Cinnamon Rolls in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p86
Big Batch Baked GoodsWe enjoy homemade baked goods for breakfast, but I don’t have time to bake each morning before school. So I devote 1 day a month to making large batches of cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cream cheese rolls and muffins. I place them in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags labeled with the date. (They freeze for about 2 months.) On busy mornings, it’s a snap to pop a few in the microwave to warm. The kids love the fresh-baked flavor. —Lori T., New London, Texas
We enjoy homemade baked goods for breakfast, but I don’t have time to bake each morning before school. So I devote 1 day a month to making large batches of cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cream cheese rolls and muffins. I place them in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags labeled with the date. (They freeze for about 2 months.) On busy mornings, it’s a snap to pop a few in the microwave to warm. The kids love the fresh-baked flavor. —Lori T., New London, Texas
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Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2011 by muffinmonster
They look wonderful!
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by pmeskers
i have made this so many times now.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by Mona123
I might make these again with some changes mostly I liked the idea of a huge cinnamon roll, but I didn't like the actual recipe. My results turned out kind of tough & I think it might have been the cinnamon sugar that was used. Next time I'd try using the Baker's Cinnamon Filling that I buy from King Arthur Flour. The ends do come apart, so pinching them really well is very important.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by Margielou_wa
I'll be making these for Christmas morning. I'll make then Friday so I can send one home with my son's family after our Christmas Eve gathering.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by karbauer
This recipe is absolutely delicious and so easy to make.Thanks for a great recipe.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2009 by basketballogal
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2008 by Liska
5 Stars, these huge rolls are delicious and are going to become my Christmas brunch gift of choice! Couple of tips, overlap the ends about 2 inches before pinching together well - the roll expands when it rises and they disconnect. Also, hold off on sprinkling the pecans and remaining cinnamon-sugar over the roll until after it rises so you can see & repair any pieces that have disconnected before you bake. I baked them on disposable 12" tin holiday cookie trays (the cooked roll fills the entire pan end to end). I can't say enough wonderful things about this recipe. If you love cinnamon rolls - you will LOVE this recipe! Enjoy!
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