German Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

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   Stir the yeast into warm water in a large mixing bowl and let stand 5 minutes.

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   Heat milk and butter until warm (100 to 110F) and add to bowl.

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   Add 1 cup flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, egg, egg yolk and vanilla.

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   Beat for 2 minutes with electric mixer until very smooth.

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   Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.

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   Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 8 to 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

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   Place dough in a large greased bowl, cover and let rise about 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until dough has doubled in size.

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   Punch dough down.

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   On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15 x 10-inch rectangle.

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    Spread with softened butter.

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    Combine brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over butter.

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    Roll up from long sides like a jelly roll.

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    Cut into 12 equal pieces.

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    Arrange rolls, cut sides up in a greased 13 x 9-inch pan.

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    Cover pan loosely with greased plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, approximately 1 hour.

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    While rolls are rising, prepare frosting.

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    Combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks and butter in a large saucepan.

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    Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and comes to a boil.

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    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

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    Add nuts and coconut.

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    Refrigerate until ready to frost rolls.

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    Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

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    Remove from oven and cool on wire racks for 20 minutes.

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    Spread prepared frosting over rolls and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.