Extreme Cinnamon Roll

Sometimes things need to be extreme...

giant,

larger than life,

especially when it's time to celebrate a special occasion.

A birthday is the perfect time. :)

Normally, a birthday calls for cake or at least cupcakes...

but what do you make when someone doesn't really like those treats?

Well, you ask their girlfriend and hear the words, "Cinnamon rolls!"

Done.

But a regular cinnamon roll just won't do...

an extreme roll is the only solution.

Boom! 

Cinnamon to the extreme!

Directions:

1. Make you favorite Cinnamon Roll dough according to the directions. I use my mom's recipe, but right now that is a little family secret, but maybe some day I share it. ;)

2. Roll out the dough as even as you can...mine doesn't quite make it into a nice circle, but it works just fine.

3. Spread softened butter all over the dough.  Really try to cover ALL surface areas.

4. Sprinkle a generous layer of cinnamon and sugar.

5. Using a pizza cutter, cut strips of dough.  Try to make them as even as possible.

6. Choose a middle strip so that it's long and roll it up.  Place it in the center of a pie plate.

7. Now the tricky part...roll the rest of the strips and unroll it around the center of the roll.

8. Continue to wrap the layers around until you're about an inch away from the outside of the pie plate.

9. Dust the top of the roll with extra cinnamon and sugar. 
Also, place small chucks of butter inside of a few layers of the roll.
10.  Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.

Let it cool, then add a layer of cream cheese frosting.

Actually, this is the most difficult part...wait.

Wait and share with those you love.

They'll definitely feel the love that this roll can bring.

Enjoy!