Cinnamon Rolls

Instructions

1. Filling:1/2 c melted butter3/4 c sugar2 T ground cinnamon, adjust amount to your tasteOptional 3/4 raisins and/or pecansFor pan:1/4 c butter, melted1/4 c sugarCream Cheese Frosting:1 stick butter, room temp8 oz cream cheese, room temp3 1/2 c confectioners sugar1 T milk1 tsp vanillaDissolve yeast in warm water; set aside
2. In a large bowl of mixer with dough hook attachment, mix milk, sugar, melted butter, salt and egg
3. Add 2 c flour and mix until smooth
4. Add yeast mixture alternating with remaining flour
5. Mix until smooth
6. Pour dough onto a floured flat surface and knead 5 minutes
7. Place in a oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 2 - 2 1/2 hours).When doubled in size, punch down dough
8. Roll or press out dough with fingers until approximately 15 x 9 inch rectangle
9. Spread melted butter all over dough
10. Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over butter
11. Sprinkle with raisins or pecans if desired
12. Beginning on long, 15 inch, side roll up
13. Pinch dough at seam and ends to seal
14. cut into 12 slices.Pour 1/4 c melted butter into pan and sprinkle 1/4 c sugar over butter
15. Place sliced cinnamon rolls almost touching in pan and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.Meanwhile, cream 1 stick butter, add confectioner sugar with mixer on low
16. Add vanilla and milk
17. Mix until smooth.Preheat oven to 375 degrees
18. Bake 23 to 25 minutes or until golden brown
19. Allow to cool slightly before frosting.