Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll

Name: Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 5 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; FILLING:; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ICING:; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 4 teaspoons butter, softened

Come home to the heavenly aroma of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls! This better-for-you version tastes just as decadent as a regular cinnamon roll, but it smartly sneaks in some whole grains. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
4 teaspoons butter, softened

Directions

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add next six ingredients plus 1 cup all-purpose flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle. For filling, spread dough with butter, then combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut crosswise in half to form two rolls. Place rolls side by side; pinch top ends together to seal. Using a sharp knife, cut rolls lengthwise in half; loosely twist strips around each other. Pinch bottom ends together to seal. Shape into a coil; place on parchment paper. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Cook, covered, on low until bread is lightly browned, 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Remove from slow cooker and cool slightly. Beat icing ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm roll.