(Family Features) Perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying after a long day at the office, easy snacks with a few ingredients can help satisfy cravings without spoiling dinner plans. Versatile produce, like apples, provide a sweet, fruity backdrop in favorite recipes that can be enjoyed year-round.

Take these Country Caramel Apples, for example, which include apples, caramel dip and crushed pecans to make hosting duties fun and convenient. The combination of sweet and savory makes it the ultimate apple experience with the craveable texture and crunch of Envy Apples lending an uplifting aroma and flavor.

Providing a balanced sweetness with flesh that remains whiter longer, even after cutting, this leading apple variety makes entertaining easy, regardless of the occasion. Just carve small pieces out with a melon ball scoop, coat with caramel dip, roll in crushed pecans and serve with toothpicks to make snack time a breeze.

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Country Caramel Apples

• 3          Envy Apples
• 1          bag crushed pecans
• 1          jar caramel dip

1. Using melon ball scoop, carve round apple pieces, starting at skin and rotating inward.
2. Insert long toothpick into each round apple piece.
3. Place crushed pecans in small bowl.
4. Roll round apple pieces in caramel dip then roll in crushed pecans.
5. Place coated apple bites on serving tray and refrigerate until just prior to serving.

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(Family Features) From watching scary movies to dressing up as ghouls and goblins, spooky season means it’s time to pop up your loved ones’ favorite snacks for a ghostly good time. Before heading out to trick-or-treat, gather your minions in the kitchen for some family-friendly fun crafting these haunting yet tasty treats.

Throughout October, you can honor National Popcorn Poppin’ Month with eerie, delicious eats like Spooky Popcorn Spider Web, Green Halloween Zombies, Witchy Popcorn Balls and Popcorn Caramel Apples that add festive fun to the Halloween excitement.

As a perfect ingredient in treats of all types, popcorn is beloved for its seed-to-snack simplicity as a non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free snack that’s naturally low in fat and calories. Add in its irresistible smell, taste and versatility, and it’s easy to see why it pairs so well with spooky celebrations.

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Spooky Popcorn Spider Web

Yield: 1 spider web

• 1/4 cup butter
• 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 9 cups popped popcorn, divided
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• black string licorice
• candy eyes

1. Line round pizza pan with parchment paper; set aside. In large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in 5 cups marshmallows, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes, or until completely melted. Stir in vanilla. Remove from heat. Stir in 8 cups popcorn until coated. Spread onto prepared pizza pan in irregular round shape, about 1-inch thick, to resemble spider web. Refrigerate about 15 minutes, or until firm.
2. In microwave, melt remaining marshmallows about 20 seconds, or until melted. Using spatula, string strands of melted marshmallow over popcorn spider web to create cobweb effect.
3. In heatproof bowl set over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt 3/4 cup chocolate chips; cool slightly. In large bowl of remaining popcorn, pour chocolate over popcorn, folding gently to coat. Spread mixture on waxed paper-lined baking sheet, separating into eight small clusters. Affix two candy eyes to each popcorn cluster. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes, or until set.
4. Melt remaining chocolate chips. Cut licorice into 1-inch lengths. Using small spoon, dab circles of chocolate onto spider web. Affix chocolate-coated popcorn onto chocolate circles. Affix licorice lengths to chocolate popcorn clusters to resemble spider legs.
5. Refrigerate 15 minutes, or until set. To serve, cut into smaller pieces.

Witchy Popcorn Balls

Yield: 8 popcorn balls

• 16 chocolate wafer cookies
• nonstick cooking spray
• 3 quarts popped popcorn
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
• 3 cups miniature marshmallows
• 3 tablespoons (1/2 of 3-ounce box) lime gelatin dessert mix
• green food color (optional)
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips
• licorice strings
• 8 chocolate ice cream cones

• orange sugar sprinkles, placed in small dish
• jelly beans
• candy corns

1. Spread sheet of waxed or parchment paper over work surface and place wafer cookies on it.
2. Spray large mixing bowl with nonstick cooking spray and place popcorn inside.
3. In medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in marshmallows and gelatin powder until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Adjust color with 1-2 drops food color, if desired. Pour mixture over popcorn and mix until coated.
4. Spray hands with nonstick cooking spray and press firmly to form into eight balls. Place balls on eight wafer cookies. Press candy decorations into popcorn balls to form "eyes," "nose" and "mouth."
5. In small, microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips, covered, 10 seconds. Stir to aid melting. Repeat as needed until chocolate is melted and smooth.
6. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon melted chocolate on top of each popcorn ball. Press licorice strings into chocolate to form "hair."
7. Dip cone edges into melted chocolate then orange sugar sprinkles. Place on remaining wafer cookies to form "witches' hats." Place hats on popcorn balls. Allow chocolate to set about 45 minutes before serving.
8. Serve or seal individually in plastic wrap.

Green Halloween Zombies

Yield: about 7 pieces

• 2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 cups mini marshmallows
• 4 tablespoons lime gelatin powder
• red gum balls
• candy corn
• flat green candy strips or fruit leather
• green sugar sprinkles

1. Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside.
2. In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir marshmallows into butter until melted. Stir in gelatin powder until evenly colored.
3. Pour melted mixture over popcorn and stir until evenly coated. With buttered hands, shape popcorn into seven ovals.
4. Flatten one oval slightly and squeeze one end to form "skull" shape. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ovals.
5. To decorate: Press two gumballs into each skull to form "eyes." Press candy corn into skull to form "teeth." Use scissors to trim candy strips and press into top for "hair." Sprinkle with sugar sprinkles.
6. Allow "zombies" to set about 20 minutes before wrapping individually in plastic wrap or serve immediately.

Popcorn Caramel Apples

Yield: 4 apples

• 1 quart freshly popped popcorn
• 1 package (9 1/2 ounces, 35 total) caramels, unwrapped
• 1/4 cup light cream or half-and-half
• 4 lollipop sticks or wooden candy apple sticks
• 4 apples
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• sugar sprinkles
• decorative ribbon (optional)

1. Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside. Place sheet of waxed paper on work surface.
2. In small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat caramels and cream. Stir frequently until caramels are melted and cream is blended into caramels.
3. Push one stick into apple center and dip into caramel. Spoon caramel over apple to coat. Repeat with remaining apples
4. Place caramel-coated apple in bowl of popcorn and press popcorn onto caramel to cover. Place apple on waxed paper to set; repeat with remaining apples.
5. In small, resealable plastic bag, microwave chocolate chips 10 seconds and press chips to aid melting. Repeat, heating at 10-second intervals, until chips are completely melted. Cut small corner off bag and squeeze chocolate onto each apple, allowing chocolate to drip down sides. Sprinkle with sugar sprinkles.
6. Tie bow to each apple stick, if desired. To serve, cut apples into slices.

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(Family Features) Entertaining guests during the holidays isn’t just about a main course that calls all to the table. What often makes a festive gathering more fruitful is a spread of delicious appetizers, delightful drinks and divine desserts that keep loved ones coming back to the kitchen for more.

For appetizing dishes from the first guest at the house to the last out the door, you can heighten the flavor and appearance of favorite recipes with one simple ingredient: apples. Ranging from tart to sugary sweet, finding the right balance for your palate is key. Scent can also influence taste, especially when you have a balanced sweetness with an uplifting, fresh aroma.

Turn to an option like Envy Apples this holiday season for satisfying texture and taste with a consistently balanced, refreshing sweetness coupled with a crisp, elegant crunch. They make for an easy snack when eaten fresh out of hand but are also perfect for holding over pre-dinner appetites in small plates like this Bell-Issimo Brie Melt or Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy.

The versatile flavor of apples isn’t just limited to foods, however. For the adults in the room, Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider with a splash of bourbon is a seasonally appropriate way to quench thirst and break the ice. Simply omit the bourbon for a kid-friendly version so the whole party can savor a sip.

Easy to spot with their crimson red skin over a golden background that practically glows, Envy Apples offer an easy, eye-catching way to try new tastes and celebrate joyful occasions together. The bright white flesh is naturally slow to brown when sliced for a fresher flavor in sweet treats like Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel Topping for a tasty way to elevate your holiday get-togethers.

Find more sweet holiday recipes at EnvyApple.com.

Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel Topping

• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 Envy Apples, diced into large cubes
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup cold butter, diced small
• 1/2 cup caramel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 orange, zest only
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• vanilla ice cream

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In bowl, stir together sugar and ground cinnamon.
3. Toss apples in lemon juice then in cinnamon sugar mixture. Spread in 9-inch pie dish.
4. In another bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour and oats. Using hands or fork, cut in butter until pea size crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over apples.
5. Bake 40-45 minutes until mixture is bubbling and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes.
6. In small pot, whisk caramel, salt, orange zest and orange juice until warm.
7. Spoon apple oat crumble over large scoop vanilla ice cream and top with salted citrus caramel.

Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy

• 1 box stovetop stuffing
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups diced Envy Apples
• 1/2 onion, diced small

Gravy:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 20 turns fresh cracked pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Cook stuffing according to package directions; set aside and allow to cool slightly.
3. In large saute pan, melt butter saute apples and onion until tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. Stir together stuffing and apple mixture. Spread stuffing on sheet tray and allow to cool in refrigerator.
5. After cooling, form stuffing into medium bites and place on sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
6. Broil bites until golden brown and slightly crispy.
7. To make gravy: In small pot, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook flour 1 minute, whisking frequently.
8. Whisk in beef broth, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce; bring to boil, whisking frequently. Remove from heat and stir in rosemary. If desired, continue gently simmering gravy to thicken.
9. Arrange stuffing bites in serving dish and drizzle with gravy. Serve hot.

Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider

• 1 Envy Apple, diced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 2 ounces bourbon
• 4 ounces pumpkin spice apple cider
• demerara sugar
• Envy Apple slices, for garnish
• rosemary, for garnish
• cinnamon stick, for garnish

1. In pan over medium heat, saute diced apples in butter and pumpkin spice 5-10 minutes.
2. In glass, combine bourbon and pumpkin spice apple cider; top with sauteed apples.
3. Add demerara sugar then garnish with apple slices, rosemary and cinnamon stick.

Bell-Issimo Brie Melt

• 1 round brie (6-8 ounces)
• 2 Envy Apples
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• firm crackers

1. Unwrap brie and place on microwave-safe dish. Cut off top of brie round and microwave 60 seconds until middle is soft.
2. Slice apples into thick wedges.
3. Top brie with half the apples, crushed walnuts and dried cranberries.
4. Serve with firm crackers and remaining apple wedges.

Source: Envy Apples

There are no alarms set and you are cuddled up in bed after a good night’s sleep. It’s late morning and there is nowhere to go, no rushing around to do. No school bus, no work to be done, just relaxing at home with loved ones. However, breakfast is calling your name.

Your stomach rumbles as your stumble toward the kitchen. You need something quick and effortless. The kids will be up soon and you know food will be on their minds.

When you’re in a pinch, there is nearly nothing better to make than something sweet and filling for a weekend family breakfast.

Try these simple and delicious Caramel Sticky Rolls for an easy breakfast for all. The rolls are fluffy, a little crunchy and drizzled with caramel topping.

Start by sprinkling some flour on the countertop. Roll out one sheet of puff pastry. Drizzle and spread caramel sauce on the puff pastry.

Sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts on top then roll up the puff pastry and cut it into about nine pieces to place inside a muffin tin.

Bake for 22 minutes and cool. If you like your rolls super sweet, drizzle with some extra caramel sauce.

The result is a pan full of warm, gooey and delightful rolls that are perfect for a large family or to save leftovers to enjoy throughout the week.

Next time you slept in a little too late or your family wants something more than the daily norm for breakfast, try this scrumptious and tasty recipe.

Your family will love it and don’t be surprised if you get a request or two for this breakfast again.  

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Caramel Sticky Rolls

Servings: 9

• Nonstick cooking spray
• flour, for rolling pastry
• 1          frozen puff pastry, thawed
• caramel sauce, divided
• 1/2       cup walnuts, chopped
• powdered sugar

1. Heat oven to 400 F.
2. Spray muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Sprinkle flour on work surface. Flatten pastry sheet and roll into rectangle.
4. Drizzle caramel sauce over pastry and spread within 1/2 inch of edges.
5. Sprinkle chopped walnuts over caramel sauce.
6. Starting on short end, evenly roll pastry with filling to other end.
7. Cut pastry into nine pieces. Place pastries cut side up into muffin cups.
8. Bake 22 minutes, or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to wire rack. Let cool 10 minutes. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and dust with powdered sugar.

(Culinary.net) Some desserts deliver sweet taste that satisfies taste buds while others provide a rich flavor that lingers long after you’ve finished that last delicious bite. When you’re pondering which type of dessert you’d like to make at home, it may be difficult to decide which direction to take.

Instead of making that nearly impossible decision, keep in mind you can have the best of both worlds with this Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pie. On top of the hard-to-beat flavor, this recipe requires a short list of ingredients and limited time in the kitchen for an easy-to-make treat to satisfy your loved ones’ dessert desires.

Just mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, peanut butter, milk and whipped topping before layering together in a graham cracker crust that adds just enough crunch to the creamy texture. Top with chocolate chips and drizzle with chocolate and caramel syrups before freezing, serving and putting smiles on all the faces in the room.

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Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pie

• 1          package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1          cup powdered sugar
• 1          cup peanut butter
• 1/2       cup milk
• 1          container (8 ounces) whipped topping
• 1          graham cracker crust
• chocolate chips
• chocolate syrup
• caramel syrup

1. In bowl of stand mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and peanut butter; mix until blended. Add milk; mix until blended. Fold in whipped topping.
2. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and caramel syrup. Freeze until set.

Add the rich flavor of caramel to your dessert table with a recipe like this No Bake Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake for a tempting, tasty treat.

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No Bake Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake

• 10        graham crackers, crumbled
• 7          tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4       cup sugar
• 1          tablespoon cinnamon
• caramel sauce, divided
• 16        ounces cream cheese
• 7          tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1          cup whipping cream
• chocolate covered caramels

1. Place graham crackers in re-sealable plastic bag. Using rolling pin or soup can, roll graham crackers into fine crumbs.  
2. In medium bowl, add cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar and cinnamon; stir until combined. Press into bottom of pie plate. Drizzle caramel sauce over crust; set aside.
3. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and whipping cream. Pour over graham cracker crust. Refrigerate 24 hours.
4. Place chocolate caramel candy pieces around pie. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.

When it comes to dessert, it’s hard to beat chocolate as the main ingredient for dishes of all kinds. Add a twist to your next treat with the sweet taste of caramel in this Chocolate Caramel Pie.

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Chocolate Caramel Pie

• 1          package (15 ounces) pie crust

Filling:

• 24        caramels, unwrapped
• 1/3       cup water
• 2/3       cup brown sugar
• 2/3       cup sour cream
• 1          teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2          eggs, beaten
• 1/2       cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/3       cup grated sweet baking chocolate, divided

Topping:

• 1          cup white chocolate chip morsels
• 1/4       cup milk
• 1          cup whipping cream
• 2          tablespoons grated sweet baking chocolate

1. Heat oven to 450° F. Prepare pie crust in 9-inch glass pie dish. Bake 8-9 minutes, or until lightly brown.
2. To make filling: In medium bowl, combine caramels and water. Melt in microwave, stirring frequently. Stir in brown sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs and walnuts.
3. Reduce oven to 350° F. Pour filling into cooled pie shell. Return to oven. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until edges of filling are set.
4. Cool 15 minutes. Sprinkle 3/4 cup grated chocolate over pie. Refrigerate 2 hours.
5. To make topping: In small glass bowl, combine white chocolate morsels and milk. Melt in microwave, stirring frequently. Set aside.
6. In small bowl, beat whipping cream until peaks form. Fold in melted white chocolate mixture. Spread over cooled filling. Sprinkle with remaining grated chocolate.
7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

(Family Features)  Pizza and dessert are two things nearly any crowd can agree on. Combining classic rocky road ingredients – chocolate, marshmallows and peanuts – on a giant cookie crust makes for a sweet treat that’s perfect for a crowd and can be sliced and eaten with your hands.

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Rocky Road Cookie Pizza

Recipe adapted from Pillsbury

•             Nonstick cooking spray
• 1          roll (16 1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 1          cup miniature marshmallows
• 1/2       cup salted peanuts
• 1/2       cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3       cup caramel topping

1. Heat oven to 350° F.
2. Grease 12-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. In pan, break up cookie dough. In bottom of pan, evenly spread cookie dough to form crust. Bake 12-17 minutes, or until light golden brown.
3. Sprinkle marshmallows, peanuts and chocolate chips evenly over crust. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until toppings are melted. Drizzle with caramel topping. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into wedges.

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(Family Features) The most important meal of the day deserves to be special, so enjoy a fresh take on some classic recipes and infuse delicious gourmet flavors into every bite.

Biscuits should be bursting with mouth-watering flavor, not boring or bland. Try this recipe for biscuits infused with Salted Caramel and Warm Cinnamon Graham flavors using the Wilton Treatology Flavor System.

Or, boost a breakfast staple with a tropical twist on the traditional pancake using warm, Toasted Coconut flavor concentrate to infuse bold new flavor into pancake batter. Then, hot off the griddle, slather generously with caramel-infused butter amped up with brown sugar for a salty-sweet combination worth waking up for.

Treatology makes it easy to infuse new flavor combinations into countless recipes for every meal from breakfast through dessert. Use the Wilton Treatology Flavor System to mix drops of flavor and create your own recipes. For more recipe ideas, visit www.wilton.com/treatology.

Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits with Caramel Glaze

Makes: 1 dozen biscuits

Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon Wilton Treatology Warm Cinnamon Graham Flavor Concentrate
• 1 cup raisins

Glaze:

• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon half and half
• 4 drops Wilton Treatology Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Prepare cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In large bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In measuring cup, stir together milk and Warm Cinnamon Graham Flavor Concentrate. Stir milk mixture and raisins into flour mixture until a dough forms.
4. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead 3-4 times or until dough comes together. Roll dough to 1-inch thickness and cut biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter, re-rolling dough as necessary. Place biscuits onto prepared pan.
5. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on pan on cooling grid 5 minutes.
6. For glaze, whisk together confectioners' sugar, half and half and Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate. Spoon glaze over biscuits and serve warm.

Coconut Caramel Pancakes

Makes: 12-15 pancakes

Pancakes:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Wilton Treatology Toasted Coconut Flavor Concentrate

Flavored Butter:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/4 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon Wilton Treatology Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. In medium bowl, combine milk, egg, butter and Toasted Coconut Flavor Concentrate. Create well in center of flour mixture and pour in milk mixture. Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated.
3. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with vegetable spray. Pour 3 tablespoons batter onto hot skillet, flipping once when pancake stops bubbling and sides are dry.
4. In small bowl stir together butter, brown sugar, Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate and salt until combined.
5. Serve pancakes warm with flavored butter.

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(Family Features) There's no better place than the kitchen to honor your special bond with a woman who has taught you all you know about cooking and baking. Whether she's your mom, or a woman who has been like a mom in your life, Mother's Day is the perfect time to create kitchen traditions you can cherish together year after year.

A decadent recipe you can prepare together and enjoy warm out of the oven is an ideal choice. As you wait for the dough to rise in these homemade cinnamon rolls, you'll have plenty of time to catch up and reminisce over shared memories of your childhood and beyond.

Remember, the best results in baking come from top quality ingredients. The secret to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these rolls is the vanilla. Wilton Pure Vanilla Extract, made with the world's finest vanilla from Madagascar, lends unmatched flavor and aroma to enhance cakes, puddings, pie fillings, custards, salad dressings and more.

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Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Glaze

Servings: 1 dozen rolls

Rolls:

• 1 1/3 cups warm milk (105°F)
• 2 packages (1/4-ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Wilton Pure Vanilla Extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting

Filling:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons bread flour
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Glaze:

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup lightly-packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon Wilton Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar (about 1/4 pound)

1. For rolls, stir together warm milk, yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in large bowl. Let stand 5-10 minutes or until foamy. Add butter, remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, egg yolks, vanilla and salt. Mix with electric mixer using dough hook on medium speed until combined. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, and mix on medium speed until smooth, elastic dough forms, about 5 minutes.
2. Spray large bowl with vegetable pan spray. Form dough into ball, place into bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
3. For filling, stir together butter, sugar, flour and cinnamon in medium bowl until well-combined.
4. Prepare 13-by-9-inch pan with vegetable pan spray.
5. Punch dough down and roll out to 18-by-14-inch rectangle on floured surface. Spread filling onto dough and roll up from long end, like a jelly roll. Pinch seam to seal, trim ends and cut into 12 equally-sized pieces.
6. Place rolls into prepared pan; cover with plastic wrap and let rise 25-30 minutes or until doubled in size.
7. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap from rolls and bake 25-29 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack while preparing glaze.
8. For glaze, melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cream. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture reaches a simmer; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pour glaze over warm rolls. Serve warm.

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