Cinnamon Potato Rolls

This recipe has been in my family for many years. I make them often and hope they will be a hit with your family too.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 18 rolls

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup  hot mashed potatoes
• 1 1⁄2 cups water (110 to 115 degrees)
• 2 (1/4ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine, softened
• 2  eggs
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 6 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour

• FILLING

• 1 1⁄3 cups  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3  tablespoons  cream
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine, softened
•  confectioners' sugar  icing, optional

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and mashed potatoes.
2. Add water and yeast; mix well.
3. Cover and let rise in a warm place for one hour.
4. Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients and set aside.
5. Stir dough down;mix in butter, eggs and salt.
6. Gradually stir in flour.
7. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface;knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
8. Divide dough in half.
9. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 12in.
10. by 12 inch square.
11. Divide filling and spread over each square to within 1 inch of the edges.
12. Roll up jelly-roll style.
13. Place in a greased 9 by 9inch baking pan.
14. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
15. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until golden.
16. Drizzle with a confectioners sugar icing if desired.