Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

By melanieroe

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

MAKES: 24 servings

Nutritional Facts

1 roll equals 278 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 262 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Ingredients

• Easy Overnight Dough:
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
• 2 Eggland's Best Eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• CINNAMON FILLING:
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup softened butter, divided
• GLAZE:
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine eggs, butter, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a very soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.
2. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Turn dough onto a floured surface; divide dough in half. Roll one portion into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Spread with 1/4 cup butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle evenly with half of the brown sugar mixture.
3. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan, cut side down. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
4. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°.
5. Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla; spread over warm rolls. Yield: 2 dozen.

Dark Chocolate Filling: Finely grate one 4-oz. bittersweet chocolate baking bar; gently stir in 1/2 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp. baking cocoa and 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon. Sprinkle over butter in place of brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Orange-Spice Filling: Mix 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. grated orange peel, 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. ground ginger and 1/2 tsp. each ground cardamom, ground cloves and ground allspice until blended. Sprinkle over butter in place of brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.