Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - ½ cup white sugar.
02 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
03 - 8 tablespoons soft butter, divided.
04 - 3 tablespoons white sugar.
05 - ¾ teaspoon salt.
06 - 1 large egg.
07 - ½ cup milk.
08 - 3½ teaspoons instant yeast.
09 - 2¼ cups all-purpose flour.
10 - ⅔ cup rainbow jimmies sprinkles.
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar.
12 - 3 tablespoons milk for glaze.
13 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.

# Instructions:

01 - Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl until well combined.
02 - Beat half the butter with sugar and salt until fluffy and light.
03 - Mix in egg until just combined, then add milk and yeast.
04 - Mix in flour until smooth, then beat for 3-4 minutes until elastic.
05 - Fold in half the sprinkles until just mixed through.
06 - Let dough rise in warm spot for 90 minutes.
07 - Roll dough into rectangle, spread with remaining butter, add filling and sprinkles.
08 - Roll into tight log and cut into 8 even pieces.
09 - Place in buttered cast iron pan and refrigerate overnight.
10 - Let rolls warm up and rise for 90 minutes next morning.
11 - Bake at 325°F until golden brown, about 32-34 minutes.
12 - Mix powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Pour over warm rolls and top with extra sprinkles.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made same day by skipping overnight refrigeration.
02 - Best served warm within a few hours of baking.

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