Magic Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• Cinnamon Rolls
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 packages yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• Cream Cheese Frosting
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

• Cinnamon Rolls
• 1. In small bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar.
• 2. Stir until dissolved and set aside.
• 3. In large bowl, mix pudding according to package instructions with milk.
• 4. Add 1/2 cup melted butter, egg, and salt. Mix well, then add yeast mixture and blend well.
• 5. Gradually add flour and knead until smooth.
• 6. Place in a very large greased bowl.
• 7. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size.
• 8. Punch down and let rise again for second time.
• 9. Roll dough on a very large floured surface.
• 10. Dough should roll out to a long rectangle, about 34 x 21 inches in size.
• 11. Take the 1 cup of melted butter and use a pastry brush to spread over entire dough surface.
• 12. In small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
• 13. Sprinkle over top of buttered dough. Roll dough up like a jelly roll.
• 14. Measure dough every 2 inches and cut with a knife.
• 15. Take each roll into the palm of your hand and gently pack the roll (this keeps it from coming apart during baking).
• 16. Place each roll in a buttered baking pan and allow to rise in a warm place for about 20 minutes.
• 17. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until golden brown in color, about 15-20 minutes.
• 18. Frost rolls while still warm.
• Cream Cheese Frosting
• 1. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.
• 2. Spread on the very warm rolls.
• And that’s all there is to it!