Monday, February 28, 2011

Cinnamon Rolls

Rolls:
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 lb. frozen pizza dough, thawed in refrigerator
4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature

Frosting:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 Tbsp. cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

1.) Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.  Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; stir in nuts.  Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a 15x7 inch rectangle.  Spread butter on top; sprinkle with sugar mixture.
2.) Starting at long edge, roll up dough, jelly-roll fashion.  Moisten edges with water; pinch to seal.  Cut crosswise into 16 slices.  Place rolls in pan, with space in between them.  Cover with a clean kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.  Preheat oven to 400.  Bake until tops are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.  Let stand 10 minutes.
3.)  Make frosting: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until light, about 2 minutes.  Frost rolls, serve warm.

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