Swirlwind (Cinnamon Rolls)

Take your taste buds on a whirlwind of cinnamon and cream cheese goodness with mouthfuls of these soft and delicious CARNATION® cinnamon rolls.

Difficulty Easy
Portions: 12
Total 140 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup CARNATION® Full Cream Evaporated Milk (warm)
  • 2 1/4 Teaspoons Instant Yeast
  • 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Margarine (softened)
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Units Egg
  • 4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Cinnamon Powder
  • 1/4 Cup Margarine (softened)
  • 6 Tablespoons Margarine (softened)
  • 1 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Cream cheese
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract (or vanilla essence)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon CARNATION® Full Cream Evaporated Milk

Instructions

For the dough:

  • 1.  Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • 2.  Add sugar, butter, salt, eggs and flour to the bowl of a mixer and mix well. Add the milk/yeast mixture in the bowl and using the dough hook, mix well until well incorporated.
  • 3.  Place dough into an oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • 4.  Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, until it is approx. 16 inches long by 12 inches wide. It should be approx. 1/4 inch thick.
  • 5.  Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

To make filling:

  • 6.  Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and margarine in a bowl. Spread the mixture evenly over the surface of the dough.

Making Cinnamon Rolls:

  • 7.  Working carefully, from the long edge, roll the dough down to the bottom edge. The roll should be about 18 inches in length. Cut the roll into 1 1/2inch slices.
  • 8.  Place the cut rolls into the prepared pan. Cover them with a damp towel. Let them rise again for another 30 minutes until they double in size.
  • 9.  Bake for 20 minutes or until light golden brown.

Cream Cheese Icing:

  • 10.  While the rolls are baking make the icing by mixing all ingredients and beat well with an electric mixer until fluffy. When rolls are done, spread generously with icing.