Special Cinnamon Rolls

Submitted by SweetDivaMJ

"From Taste of Home. Tender, sweet and indulgent...."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1⁄2 cup warm water (110 to 115 )
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
• 2 cups milk, warm (110 to 115 )
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted

• FILLING

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• glaze
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add next seven ingredients;mix well (do not knead).
2. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top.
3. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Punch down.
5. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half.
6. Roll each half into a 12-in. x 8-in.rectangle; brush with butter.
7. Combine filling ingredients; spread over dough.
8. Roll up from long side;seal seam.
9. Slice each roll into 12 rolls; place cut side down in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pans.
10. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, 45 minutes.
11. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over rolls.
13. Cool in pans on wire racks.
14. Yield: 2 dozen.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I'm used to the gooey stuff on the bottom of cinnamon rolls, but I'm not knockin' these VERY TASTY BUGGERS, believe me! Followed the recipe for a very satisfying cinnamon roll fest! I managed to farm half of them out to neighbor kids, but the rest of them were devoured by the 2 of us! Thanks for sharing a nice recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed in the Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #20]