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Updated Jan 28, 2014
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Put a fun twist on cinnamon rolls by filling with chocolate chips and nuts. Two frostings doubles the deliciousness. One frosting tops the twist and one is for dipping!

Cinnamon Twists

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 5
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Ingredients

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • Step 
    2
    Separate dough into 5 rolls. Unroll each cinnamon roll to form 5 strips. Place 1 tablespoon desired add-in on each strip, using hands to press into dough. Fold each strip in half, and twist several times. Place each twist on cookie sheet.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until dough is golden brown and baked through. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable.
  • Step 
    4
    Spread icing that comes with rolls on tops of warm twists. Serve with frosting for dipping.

Nutrition

1000 Calories
37g Total Fat
7g Protein
159g Total Carbohydrate
102g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
1000
Calories from Fat
330
Total Fat
37g
57%
Saturated Fat
19g
93%
Trans Fat
3 1/2g
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
880mg
37%
Potassium
115mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
159g
53%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
102g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 8 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 7 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
10 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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