Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

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   In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of flour, dry cake mix, yeast and warm water until smooth.

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   Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

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   Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes (I did this step with my Kitchen Aid Mixer).

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   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.

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   Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

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   Punch dough down.

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   Divide dough in half and let rest covered 10 minutes.

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   Turn onto a lightly floured surface.

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   Roll each portion into a 14 X 10 rectangle.

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    Brush with butter; sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar (I prefer brown sugar myself, so I used about 3/4 cup brown sugar with a teaspoon and half of cinnamon).

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    Roll up jellyroll style, starting with long side.

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    Cut each roll into 12 slices; place cut side down in two greased 13 X 9 baking pans (At this point I just kind of flatten them a bit with my hand so the middles don't raise up).

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    Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 20 minutes (this is where I put them in the frig over night).

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    Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

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    Cool for 20 minutes.

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    *For frosting, in a mixing bowl, cream butter, powdered sugar and vanilla.

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    Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

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    *I prefer a cream cheese frosting on cinnamon rolls so I changed that as well, but this works out just great.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.