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Brunch Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Brunch Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup 4% small-curd cottage cheese; 1/3 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; FILLING:; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; MAPLE GLAZE:; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

1 dozen

A biscuit-textured cinnamon bun with the ease of food processor preparation. This family-friendly breakfast bun is glazed with maple and vanilla flavors to accent the cinnamon and nuts.—Rita Vogel, Malcom, Iowa

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Ingredients

3/4 cup 4% small-curd cottage cheese
1/3 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
MAPLE GLAZE:
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. In a food processor, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cover and pulse until mixture forms a soft dough.
Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Brush butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in a greased 9-in. round baking pan.
Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 318 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 297mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Brunch Cinnamon Rolls

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