Recipe(tried): Cinnabon Rolls (copycat recipe)

This is not a "grandma's recipe, but a capycat for the popular Cinnabon rolls sold in shopping centers all over the country.... Very good!!!!
Ann

CINNABON ROLLS

1/2 cup warm water
2 packages dry yeast
2 Tbsp sugar
1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
6 cups flour

In a bowl combine water, yeast and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside.

In large bowl, take (dry) 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. Then roll out on floured board to 34x21-inch size. Take 1 cup soft butter and spread over surface.

In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar and 4 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle over top. Roll up very tightly. With knife, put a notch every 2-inches. Cut with thread or knife. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2-inches apart. Take hand an lightly press down on each roll. Cover and let rise until double again.

Bake at 350 degrees F fpr 15-20 minutes. Remove when they start to turn golden. DON'T OVER BAKE.

Frost warm rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 cup margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 tbsp milk

Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.

Makes about 20 very large rolls