Monday, March 8, 2010

Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

1 package French vanilla cake mix
5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 envelopes active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups warm water -- (105-115 degrees)
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or margarine -- melted
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Stir together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 1 hour
Combine 1/2 c. sugar and cinnamon

Knead dough on floured surface; divide in half. Roll each half into 12 x 18 inch . Brush with 1/2 butter; sprinkle on half of sugar mixture, half of raisins, & 1/4 c. pecans.

Roll up-start at long end; cut into 16 (1-inch) slices. Place in lightly greased 13x9 pan.

Repeat with other half of dough. Cover & chill 8 hrs.

Remove from refrigerator & let stand 30 minutes. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees or til golden. cool a few minutes.

Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over rolls. Sprinkle with rest of pecans.

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