Lemon Rolls with Citrus Cream Cheese Icing

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Ingredients needed

SWEET ROLL DOUGH

1 homemade dinner roll recipe

LEMON ROLL FILLING

– 1 cup granulated sugar – 1 cup butter melted – 2 lemons large

LEMON CREAM CHEESE ICING

– 8 oz. cream cheese softened – 6 tbsp butter softened – 1/2 cup lemon juice – 3 cups powdered sugar

Prepare sweet roll dough and allow to finish the first rise cycle. Place dough onto lightly floured work surface and roll into a large square, 1/4" thick.

Step 1:

 Drizzle melted butter over dough.

Step 2:

Sprinkle with sugar. Grate the zest of two lemons over the sugar and butter mixture.

Step 3:

Working from long edge of rectangle, roll the dough to form a spiral log.

Step 4:

Slice log into 1 1/2" thick slices; slice evenly. This should make approximately 16 slices.

Step 5:

Evenly space dough spirals between two 9" pie plates or round cake pans. There should be ample space between each roll to allow for proper rising and baking.

Step 6:

Cover pans with a dish towel and allow to rise for approximately 1 hour. Remove towel and bake in a 375 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes or until the rolls are evenly browned across the top.

Step 7:

Prepare  and top the baked lemon rolls with desired amount of  lemon cream cheese frosting and enjoy!

Step 8:

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