Frosted Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

I love to make my kids a special breakfast on Saturday morning. They love these homemade cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Place first 9 ingredients into a bread machine in the order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of   water or flour if needed). When cycle is completed, turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Roll into a 17 x 10-inch rectangle. Spread with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up jellyroll style, starting from a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 21 slices. Place 12 slices, cut side down, in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan and 9 rolls in a 9-inch square baking pan. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks for 5 minutes. Frost while warm.
  3. Frosting 
    4 ounces cream cheese, softened
    1/4 cup butter, softened
    1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
    1 1/2 teaspoons milk
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat frosting ingredients. Frost warm rolls. Store in refrigerator.
  5. Yields 21 rolls.

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