CANDY CANE ROLLS

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Fun and lightly sweet, these festive rolls will delight children of all ages. Make them as part of a holiday brunch or an evening snack served with hot chocolate. Either way, you'll see satisfied smiles. -Janice Peterson, Huron, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup red candied cherries, quartered
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add cherries. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch down dough; let rest 10 minutes. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each half into a 12x7-in. rectangle. Cut each into twelve 1-in.-wide strips. Twist each strip and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets, curving one end like a cane. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.