Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon Rolls
Makes 12, 1 serving is 1 roll
Blue – 2 points for 1, 5 points for 2
Purple – 2 points for 1, 5 points for 2
Green – 3 points for 1, 5 points for 2
Dough
- 2 cups self rising flour ***see note below
- 2 tsp yeast
- 2 Tbsp Zero calorie confectioners sugar such as Swerve Confectioners
- 1/2 c cup non fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water
Filling
- 1/3 cup zero calorie brown sugar substitute such as Sukin Gold or Swerve
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- **optional – butter spray
Icing
- 1/2 cup Zero calorie confectioners sugar such as Swerve Confectioners
- 2 Tbsp whipped cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp nonfat plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dough
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In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and confectioners sugar
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Add Greek yogurt and stir
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Add egg and stir
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Add water, a bit at a time until dough comes together. I use about 1/4 cup.
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Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 2 minutes
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Place the dough back in the bowl and cover with a towel and let rise in a warm spot for 30-45 minutes.
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Take a large piece of parchment paper and spray with non stick spray. Turn dough out onto parchment paper and roll out into a 12X9 rectangle, making sure dough is even thickness throughout. Time to place the filling
Filling/Rolling/Cutting
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Preheat oven to 350
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Optional: spray dough with spray butter
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Sprinkle 1/3 cup brown sugar over the dough, all the way to the edges.
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Sprinkle 1 Tbsp cinnamon over the brown sugar
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Starting from the long end, roll dough tightly, jelly roll style. Pinch edge to seal.
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Cut dough into 12 equal portions.
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Place dough, cut side down into a 11×7 or 13×9 pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray
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Bake at 350 for about 22 minutes. Until very light brown.
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Let sit 10 minutes while you prepare the icing.
Icing
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In a small bowl, mix confectioners sugar.
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Add cream cheese, yogurt and vanilla.
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Mix well. Be patient and keep mixing. It will make a perfect icing consistency. Do not add milk or water.
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After rolls have rested for 10 minutes, ice and enjoy!