Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

February 11, 2013

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I am ashamed to admit that I have never attempted to make homemade cinnamon rolls. I don't know what it is about "rolls" in general, but I tend to get a little hesitant to make them. I always worry that they won't rise or something will go terribly wrong! I gave this recipe a whirl and my whole family loved them, including my Mom and sisters who stopped by for a visit! Maybe it is the little hint of sweetness the cake mix gives? Or that they are smothered in cream cheese frosting? I don't k

Cinnamon Rolls:
1 box of white or yellow cake mix
2 packages of active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups of warm water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour

Filling:
2 cups brown sugar
Cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened

Frosting:
1 can cream cheese frosting

Mix yeast and warm water until dissolved. Combine cake mix, salt and flour in a large bowl. Add warm water/yeast mixture and vanilla to cake mix, salt and flour mixture. Mix well. This may require...
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Nutritions

Calories
219

Sodium
178mg
7% DV

Fat
5g
7% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
39g
13% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV

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