Jen's Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Topped with a touch of cream cheese frosting, these cinnamon rolls rise in the refrigerator overnight and bake up into a deliciously sweet breakfast treat the next morning!
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Prepare dough: Combine water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until yeast has dissolved.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Mix sugar, shortening, salt, and yeast mixture together in a large bowl. Stir in egg. Mix in 1/2 of the flour, then remaining flour until a dough forms. Transfer dough to a well-greased bowl and cover. Place in the refrigerator to rise, 8 hours to overnight.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Remove dough from the refrigerator. Roll out on a lightly floured board. Spread softened butter over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1-inch strip along the long edge of the rectangle furthest away from you completely dry.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Mix brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and cloves together in a bowl. Sprinkle all over the dough except the 1-inch border. Roll dough up toward the border, then cut into 1-inch thick rolls. Place in a greased pan and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Spread cream cheese frosting on top of hot rolls.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)