Cinnabon Cinnamon Buns

Warm dough, filled with cinnamon, topped with freshly made sweet glaze frosting. A delicious and irresistible treat.


1 cup 110 degree water
(2) .25 oz. pkts.- active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar - divided
1 cup warm milk
2 1/3 cup melted margarine - divided
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs - slightly beaten


1. Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; set aside.


8 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple extract
6 tablespoons hot water

2. In a large bowl, mix 2/3 cup sugar, milk, 2/3 cup margarine, salt, and eggs; stir and add to yeast mixture.
3. Add half the flour and beat until smooth.
4. Stir in enough of the remaining flour until dough is slightly stiff.
5. Turn out onto a well-floured board and knead for 8 minutes.
6. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
7. Punch down dough and let rest for 5 minutes.
8. Roll dough out on floured surface into a 15" X 20" rectangle.
9. Brush 1/2 cup melted margarine over dough.
10. Mix together 1 1/2 cups sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough.
11. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired.
12. Roll up dough and pinch edge together to seal.
13. Cut the roll into 12-15 slices.
14. Coat bottom of a 13" X 9" X 2" baking pan with 1/2 cup melted margarine, then sprinkle with 1/3 cup sugar.
15. Place cinnamon roll slices close together in pan - cover pan and allow to rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
16. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
17. Stir together 2/3 cup melted margarine, powdered sugar, and extracts.
18. Stir in hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until glaze reaches desired spreading consistency.
19. Spread prepared icing over slightly cooled rolls.