Cinnabon Cinnamon Buns

These have got to be the the best cinnamon rolls i've ever had. Cinnabon's famous cinnamon buns are almost a staple in our house. Any time we have company, my wife insists that I make Cinnabon cinnamon buns.

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Cinnabon Cinnamon Buns

Cinnabon Rolls

ROLLS:
1/2 cup warm water
2 packages dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
3 1/2 oz. pkg. vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup margarine −− melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups flour
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon milk
To make frosting, mix all ingredients until smooth.
In a bowl combine water, yeast and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside.
In large bowl, take pudding mix and prepare according to package directions.
Add margarine,
eggs and salt. Mix well. Then add yeast mixture. Blend.
Gradually add flour; knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let
rise until
doubled. Punch down dough and let rise again.
Roll dough out on floured board to 34 x 21" size. Take 1 cup soft butter and
spread over
surface. In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar and 4 teas. cinnamon. Sprinkle over
top. Roll up
very tightly. With a knife, put a notch every 2". Cut with thread or knife.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2" apart. Take hand and lightly press down
on each roll.
Cover and let rise until double again. Bake at 350 15−20 minutes. Remove when
they start to
turn golden. DON'T OVER BAKE. Frost warm rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Makes about 20 Cinnabon Rolls

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