Quick Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Rachel-Snachel's Note:

Need another use for your sweet potatoes? Want to make something sweet & special for the holidays that doesn't take a lot of time? Try these out.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 20 rolls

• 2 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
• 9 tablespoons melted butter (1 stick & 1 tbsp.)
• ½ cup milk
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• ¾ cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 2⁄3; cups sifted powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. For dough: Combine sweet potato, 9 tablespoons melted butter, and 1/2 cup milk. Stir in the flour,1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended.
2. When a soft dough forms, roll the dough onto a floured surface. Form the dough into a 12 x 15 inch rectangle.
3. In a small boewl, combine the 6 tablespoons of melted butter, raisins, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the filling mixture over the dough. Roll dough lengthwise, pinching the seams together.
4. Cut dough into 3/4 inch slices and place close together in greased baking pan.
5. Bake until golden brown at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
6. While rolls are baking, make the glaze. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, 2 tablspoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. When the rolls are done, remove them from the oven. Immediately spoon the glaze over the rolls. Serve hot. (Makes 20 rolls.).

Reviews

[karenmi]

Liked it but realized too late that 1 tablespoon of salt should be 1 teaspoon (at least for my taste as no one else seemed to comment). I can see where it will taste fantastic when I make it using the right measurements.

[Chef #700544]

My whole family love these. I am baking more sweet potatoes as I write to have for this w/e batch. Love the vitamin a benefits also. Thanks!

[Chef JoAnn-TheSupermom]

This is one that is a joy to make. Enjoy