disneyland cinnamon rolls
1/2 c warm water
2 pkgs yeast
2 tbsp sugar
1 (3 1/2 oz) pkg vanilla instant pudding
2 cups milk
1/2 c unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp salt
8 cups all purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups brown sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon
in small bowl, combine water, yeast and sugar. stir until dissolved. set aside.
in large bowl, mix pudding with milk. add 1/2 c melted butter, eggs, and salt. mix well, then add yeast mixture and blend well. gradually add flour and knead until smooth. place in a large greased bowl. cover & let rise in a warm place until double in size. punch down & let rise again.
roll dough onto a large floured surface into a large rectangle, 34" x 21". pour 1 cup melted butter over the entire surface.
in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar & cinnamon. sprinkle over the top of buttered dough. roll up like a jelly roll. measure every two inches and cut with a knife. pack each roll gently in the palm of your hand to keep it from coming apart while baking. place rolls in a greased baking pan and allow to rise for 20 minutes.
bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
cream cheese frosting
8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
combine all ingredients until smooth. spread on warm rolls.
i made these rolls this week for owen's moms day out teachers. i added a little tag that says "thanks for a 'sweet' year!".
my grandpa don passed away last week. these rolls are pretty great but i know he is having sweeter treats than these with jesus!
