EASY - APPLE - CINNAMON ROLLS 
1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1/4 c. butter, melted & divided
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 c. raisins
1/3 c. apples, finely chopped
2 tbsp. nuts, chopped
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 1/2 tsp. lemon juice

Roll dough on a lightly floured surface surface into a 14 x 8 inch rectangle. Brush surface with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients. Sprinkle over dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border on all sides. Starting with long side, roll up jelly roll fashion. Pinch seam to seal. (Do not seal ends.) Cut roll into 12 slices, place in a lightly greased 9 inch square pan. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours. Remove from refrigerator, and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 50 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; drizzle over warm rolls. Yield: 1 dozen.

 

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