Easiest Ever Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Easiest Ever Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 10-15 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water; 2 packages yeast; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (I have substituted different flavors - such as cheesecake- and they do fine); 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup oil; 2 eggs; 8 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons cinnamon; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 package cream cheese; 3/4 cup butter (I use less); 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons milk

Submitted by mom2alexjake

"This unusual recipe came from my sister. Goes together quickly. I like the unique twist of pudding. You'd never know it's there, but maybe it makes them a bit more moist. A very easy recipe to whip up. I have even made these up the night before and put in fridge to bake off in the AM."

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Ready In:: 1hr 35mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 10-15

ingredients

ROLLS
¹⁄₂ cup warm water
2 packages yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (I have substituted different flavors - such as cheesecake- and they do fine)
2 cups milk
¹⁄₂ cup oil
2 eggs
8 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
FROSTING
1 package cream cheese
³⁄₄ cup butter (I use less)
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 ¹⁄₂ cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

directions

Combine water, yeast& sugar to proof.
In seperate bowl, mix pudding,milk, oil and eggs.
Add to yeast with flour and salt to form a ball.
Let rise 1 hour.
Roll into rectangle, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over,@ roll.
Cut into 1" slices.
Bake 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Top with Frosting and enjoy!

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Reviews

Good. While the flavor of these is good, I found that the centers came out a bit too doughy, even a bit raw in spots,despite cooking them the full length of time, and a few minutes longer. Despite a large amount of flour, the dough was still quite sticky and a bit tricky to roll out. I wasn't sure what type of pan to use to bake these on, so I used a lightly greased cookie sheet. For the frosting, I melted the butter first to make it easier to mix. I did use less butter, as the recipe poster suggested. The frosting is somewhat tangy & sweet and really quite tasty. These looked beautiful when finished - and if the instructions were a bit clearer, I would give these a 4 for taste.

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<p>I live in Northwest Washington. I am a mom of 2 boys, ages 15 and 17. I am 30 something, and my Hubby and I have been married  over 18 years. All through high school I worked in a gourmet restaurant. In 4 years I worked my way up from dishy/prep cook to line cook, and even head baker and dessert cook while I was there. I learned many wonderful and useful skills while at that job. I have always enjoyed cooking and baking, but my love for cooking and baking really took off from there. I spent 3 years as a Pampered Chef Consultant to learn great recipes and stock my kitchen.</p>

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