Cinnamon Cream Cheese Pull-Aparts

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine cream cheese with 1/4 cup brown sugar and combine well with spatula.

2. 2

   Cover and place in refrigerator.

3. 3

   Lightly coat bottom of bundt pan with cooking spray.

4. 4

   Melt butter, then add remaining brown sugar and stir well.

5. 5

   Bring to a light boil to caramelize then pour 1/3 of the butter/brown sugar mix across bottom of bundt pan.

6. 6

   Remove cream cheese mix from refrigerator.

7. 7

   Take one roll at a time into your hands and pull outward on sides to increase size slightly.

8. 8

   Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into middle of roll.

9. 9

   Fold dough around the mixture, pinch closed, then roll into a tight ball.

10. 10

    Evenly place 8 balls across bottom of bundt pan.

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    Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar/cinnamon.

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    Pour second 1/3 of the brown sugar/butter mixture over 8 buns.

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    Repeat process with remaining 12 dough balls for second layer.

14. 14

    First the dough balls, 2 tablespoons sugar/cinnamon and finally the remaining butter/brown sugar mix.

15. 15

    Let rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour then bake for 45-60 minutes at 350 degrees.

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    You may need to lay a piece of foil over top of pan after 40-45 minutes if buns start looking well done.

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    Remove from oven then immediately turn over onto large plate.

18. 18

    Remove bundt pan.

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    Serve warm or room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.