Banana Pudding Cinnamon Rolls: Your New Favorite Brunch Obsession

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm milk, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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   Add remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar, egg, and melted butter to yeast mixture. Mix well.
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   Gradually add flour and salt. Mix with a dough hook on low speed for 5-7 minutes, or knead by hand for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
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   Lightly grease a clean bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled.
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   While dough rises, prepare homemade vanilla pudding and let it cool completely in the refrigerator until thick.
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   Mash ripe bananas in a small bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
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   Crush Nilla Wafers until coarse crumbs form.
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   Punch down risen dough. Roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
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   Spread mashed banana mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border on one long edge. Sprinkle crushed Nilla Wafers over bananas. Dollop cooled vanilla pudding evenly over the layers.
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    Starting from the long edge opposite the border, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam closed.
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    Cut the log into 12-14 equal slices (about 1.5 inches thick) using a sharp knife or dental floss.
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    Arrange slices in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
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    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
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    While rolls cool for 10 minutes, whisk together powdered sugar, ½ cup cooled vanilla pudding, ¼ cup milk/cream, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth for the glaze.
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    Drizzle glaze generously over warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately.