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Favorite Frosted Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Favorite Frosted Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast; 2-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; FROSTING:; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Makes

2 dozen

I serve these yummy frosted rolls warm from the oven as a Christmas morning treat at our house. Even if you are not accustomed to working with yeast dough, you'll find this dough is easy to handle. —Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri

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Ingredients

5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
2-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, cake mix, yeast and warm water until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut each roll into 12 slices; place cut side down in two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 20 minutes.
Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 20 minutes. For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost warm rolls.

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