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Grandpa’s Cinnamon Rolls

My Grandpa's Cinnamon Rolls are a long time family tradition. They are the perfect cinnamon rolls, fluffy and soft with a delicious glaze on top. 
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings 32
Calories 368kcal
Author Sandra

Ingredients

Rolls

  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 water
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons yeast
  • 11 3/4 cups flour

Filling

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 3 1/2 cups sugar

Frosting

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place eggs and oil in a bowl. Heat milk and water until lukewarm, add to eggs and oil and mix by hand. Pour the salt, yeast, and flour into bowl and mix until consistent. Cover and place in a warm location, allow to rise until double. Knead, cut the batch in half, let them sit for 5 minutes. Roll out, add melted butter, cinnamon and sugar. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Roll up tight. Cut rolls 2 inches long, or use the 3 finger rule. Place 3 fingers and cut, and so on.
  • Bake in a convection oven at 325 for 13 minutes or until golden on top.
  • Frosting: Mix all ingredients together; spread over hot cinnamon rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2.3mg