Snow Day Cinnamon Rolls

Here's another recipe for you. These are some of the best cinnamon rolls I've had (the rest of the crew loves them as well) AND they are super easy. I stole the recipe from one of my sister-in-law's in Florida, but since she never reads my blog, I can claim it as my own... :)

Super Soft Cinnamon Rolls

2 cups warm water
3 packets yeast (or 2T + 3/4tsp yeast)
1 white cake mix
3 1/2 - 4 cups flour
1 stick melted butter
sugar
cinnamon

Mix warm water and yeast. Let sit for 10-15 minutes. Combine yeast mixture and cake mix. Slowly add flour until dough no longer sticks to sides of bowl. Transfer dough to greased bowl, cover with towel and let rise for 1 hour.

Lightly sprinkle counter top with flour. Roll out dough into large rectangle. Spread melted butter over dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar (I like to use brown sugar). You can add raisins, chocolate chips, cranraisins, etc... if you like. Roll up length wise and cut into rolls. I make mine about 1" thick. Cover with towel and let rise 1 hour.

Heat oven to 350. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly brown on edges.

Don't forget the frosting!!! Here's a good cream cheese frosting recipe if you are partial to all things cream cheese like me:

Beat 8 oz. cold cream cheese (not rock solid, but it means you can use it straight out of the refrigerator) with 5 Tbsp. softened butter and 2 tsp. vanilla until combined. Gradually add 2 c. powdered sugar that has been sifted after measuring. Continue to add more sifted powdered sugar until you reach a consistency and sweetness that fits your taste.

Happy Eating!