CHRISTMAS MORNING SWEET ROLLS

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These make-ahead rolls have been a holiday tradition for years. The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on Christmas morning. -Kimberly Williams, Brownsburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
FILLING:
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter, softened
FROSTING:
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, 1 cup flour, oil, egg and the yeast mixture; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., For filling, in a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Punch down dough; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 18x8-in. rectangle. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with sugar mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices., Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan, cut side down. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool slightly. Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla and enough eggnog to reach desired consistency; spread over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.