Cinnamon Buns

(from dennis.reb’s recipe box)

Categories: Breakfast Breads

Ingredients

  • For the Cinnamon Buns:
  • 1 package puff pastry (thawed)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 sticks butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 ounce cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pecans (chopped)

Directions

  1. For the Cinnamon Buns: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Remove puff pastry sheet from package but leave folded in thirds.

  3. Roll out 1 puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface to twice it’s size and about 1/2" thickness.

  4. Spread 2/3’s of the butter mixture on the pastry.

  5. Roll puff pastry into a log. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  6. Preheat oven to 375°F, cut each log into 6 slices and place slices on prepared sheet.

  7. Bake 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

  8. For the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine the remaining butter mixture and 4 oz cream cheese and stir until combined.

  9. Drizzle the warm frosting over cinnamon rolls, top with pecans and serve.

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