CARAMEL CINNAMON ROLLS

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My husband and our four sons are delighted when I bake these sweetly satisfying cinnamon rolls with a terrific caramel glaze. They make any meal special.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
7-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
CARAMEL GLAZE:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup miniature marshmallows
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, potatoes, eggs, salt and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle; spread with melted butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 12 slices; place cut side down in three greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 350° for 27-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , Meanwhile, for glaze, combine the cream, sugars and butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows until melted. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.