CINNAMON MINCEMEAT BUNS

Cinnamon Mincemeat Buns image

My grandmother gave me this recipe a long time ago. Whenever I make these old-fashioned spiced rolls, I get rave reviews from family and friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 package (9 ounces) condensed mincemeat
1/2 cup unsweetened apple cider or juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider or juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in sugar, salt, oil, egg and 1 cup flour until smooth. Stir in enough remaining 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 refrigerate 4 hours., Crumble mincemeat into a small saucepan; add cider. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Cool completely. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface. Roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Dot with butter. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 16 rolls. Place cut side up in two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.