Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Cinnamon Roll "Cheat"

I love improving recipes to make them pop! This one comes from Aunt Bonnie. She always had these rolls at the breakfast table when we visited, and honestly - I can't think of anything more delectable! Just take note: these aren't diet-friendly, so if you're trying to lose a few pounds, stay away!

Servings: 5
Serve with: milk, juice, a side of fruit, yogurt (take your pick)

Ingredients

* 1 can of your favorite cinnamon rolls (the real kind, not the cinnamon buns) - I recommend Grands with Cream Cheese frosting
* 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
* 3 heaping spoonsfuls brown sugar
* 1 spoonful cinnamon sugar

Directions
1. Preheat open as advised by the cinnamon roll directions. I believe most are 375. If you're using a dark pan, knock it down to 350.
2. Melt the butter. Originally Bonnie told me to melt it in the pan. BUUUUT I don't always that kind of time, so I melt it in a cup.
3. Mix in brown sugar and cinnamon sugar. Stir until it looks well incorporated.
4. Pour into the bottom of the pan. Add in raw cinnamon rolls and drizzle any remaining butter mixture over the top.
5. Bake as advised and let cool for 5 minutes before smothering with frosting.

The end result = heaven on a plate! Just be sure to take the rolls out of the pan and onto a plate or they can get mushy. 

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