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Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls

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Total Time
Prep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kimberly Williams, Brownsburg, Indiana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Nov. 09, 2022

These make-ahead rolls have been a holiday tradition for years. The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on Christmas morning. —Kimberly Williams, Brownsburg, Indiana

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Test Kitchen tip
  • Give the frosting a little holiday cheer by adding 1/2 tsp. rum extract.
  • The dough can be held in the refrigerator 8 to 24 hours before assembling.
  • You can even prepare the rolls and store them in the refrigerator overnight before baking. In the morning, let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
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    Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls

    1 review
    Prep Time 45 min
    Cook Time 20 min
    Yield 1 dozen

    Ingredients

    • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
    • 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup canola oil
    • 1 large egg, room temperature
    • FILLING:
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
    • FROSTING:
    • 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
    • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog
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    Directions

    1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, 1 cup flour, oil, egg and the yeast mixture; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
    2. Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    3. For filling, in a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Punch down dough; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 18x8-in. rectangle. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with sugar mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices.
    4. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan, cut side down. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
    5. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool slightly. Beat confectioners’ sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla and enough eggnog to reach desired consistency; spread over warm rolls.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 roll: 424 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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