Anyhow, the unusually filled cinnamon rolls were a hit with our Bible study group (and also my husband, who enjoys any departure from my "diet" which brings him baked goods)- and we girls devoured a few extra ourselves while watching "Emma" and feeling incredibly girly and indulgent. Nothing brings out the silliness like baking, a jar of Nutella, and sisters.
Nutella Cinnamon Rolls
makes approx. 16 cinnamon rolls
1 pkg. quick rise yeast (2 1/2 tsp)
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
3 3/4 cups flour
2 TB butter
2/3 cup Nutella
3 TB brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
In the bowl of your mixer, combine yeast and water, allow to rest 5 min. Add milk, butter, vanilla, salt, sugar and egg and mix well.
Add 3 1/2 cups flour and mix until dough comes together, adding remaining flour a tablespoon at a time until dough forms a slightly sticky ball. Knead on a floured surface or using the dough hook of your mixer until dough is smooth and elastic.
Grease a large bowl and place dough inside, turning once to coat. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place 1-2 hours. Dough is ready when doubled in size and indentations remain when you press your fingers into it.
Preheat oven to 350.
Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface into a 9x18 in. rectangle. Brush with the 2 TB melted butter. Spread Nutella evenly across the surface of the dough. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over Nutella.
Starting at a long side, tightly roll up the dough, pinching the ends to seal. Using a serrated knife, slice dough into 1 1/2 in. rounds. Place into two greased pie pans. Let rolls rise in pans 15 min.
Bake 12 min. or until lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly while you prepare the icing.
Nutella Icing
2 cups powdered sugar
2 TB Nutella
2 TB butter, melted
3 TB milk
Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth, then pour over cinnamon rolls while still warm.
Oh I love Nutella! I've been enjoying it since High School! So glad you guys had a great time together. These Cinnamon Rolls look extra decadent!
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