Cinnamon Rolls

Instructions

1. 1

   Starting with creating the dough. Dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. The milk will start to foam.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl mix together sugar, 1/3 cup of butter, 1 teaspoon of salt, eggs, and flour until well incorporated.

3. 3

   Pour the milk mixture over the flour mixture and mix until the dough comes clean off the sides of the bowl.

4. 4

   Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and place in a warm area to rise for about 1 hour or until doubled.

5. 5

   Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until it is about 16 x 12 and about 1/4 inch in thickness.

6. 6

   Spread 1/3 cup of softened butter all over the dough and sprinkle both the brown sugar and cinnamon over top.

7. 7

   Slice strips about 1 inch in thickness and then roll each one up tightly. Place them in a lightly oiled baking pan. Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 350.

9. 9

   Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

10. 10

    Mix 6 tablespoons of the remaining butter with the powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract and 1/8 teaspoon of salt for the icing until fluffy and smooth.

11. 11

    Once rolls are done, let cool slightly and smother with icing.