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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
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In a large bowl, mix milk, sugar, melted butter, salt and egg.
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Add 2 cups of flour and mix until smooth.
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Mix in yeast mixture.
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Mix in remaining flour until dough in easy to handle.
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Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes.
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Or use a mixer with a dough hook, on low speed for 5 minutes.
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Place in well grease bowl, cover, and let sit for 90 minutes.
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The dough should have doubled in size.
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Once ready, punch dough down.
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Roll out onto a floured surface into a 15x9 rectangle.
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Spread the 1/2 cup melted butter all over the dough.
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Mix cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle on melted butter on dough.
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Beginning at the 15 inch side, role up dough and pinch edge together to seal.
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Cut into 12-15 slices.
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Coat the bottom of the baking pan with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
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Place cinnamon rolls close together in pan but they don't have to touch.
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Cover and let sit for 45 minutes, until dough is doubled.
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Bake at 350 for about 25-30 minutes or until nicely browned.
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While those are baking, mix softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla in mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
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It works best to add the powdered sugar a cup at a time.
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And if you want thinner frosting, you can add a little milk while mixing.
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Once cinnamon rolls are done baking, spread cream cheese frosting on warm rolls.
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Let stand for about 30 minutes.
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Enjoy!
