2 ounce cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon butter softened ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar Milk (optional)
Salted-Caramel Nut Rolls:
Prepare as directed, except add 1/4 cup chopped roasted cashews to the filling. Cover and cook as directed; cool, uncovered, 30 minutes. Omit icing. Drizzle with 1/3 cup caramel-flavor ice cream topping and sprinkle with 1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted cashews and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes.Nutrition analysis per serving: 358 calories, 4 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate, 18 g total fat (10 g sat. fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 21 g total sugar, 9% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 671 mg sodium, 9% calcium, 10% iron
Cranberry-Orange Rolls:
Prepare as directed, except add 1/2 cup dried cranberries and 1 teaspoon orange zest to the filling. Stir 1/2 teaspoon orange zest into icing and, if necessary, thin with orange juice.Nutrition analysis per serving: Same as above, except: 383 calories, 53 g carbohydrate, 31 g total sugar, 12% Vitamin A, 1% Vitamin C, 9% calcium
Spiced-Latte Rolls
Prepare as directed, except reduce cinnamon to 1 teaspoon in the filling and add 1 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/4 teaspoon EACH ground cardamom and allspice. Omit icing. In a small bowl dissolve 3/4 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder in 2 tablespoons milk. Stir in 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in additional milk (2 to 4 tablespoons) to reach drizzling consistency. Drizzle over rolls.Nutrition analysis per serving: 361 calories, 3 g protein, 53 g carbohydrate, 15 g total fat (10 g sat. fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 33 g total sugar, 9% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 485 mg sodium, 8% calcium, 8% iron
For Easy Cleanup:
Line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside.
