CHRISTMAS COFFEE CAKE 
1 pkg. (13 3/4 oz.) hot roll mix
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 egg
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. grated orange rind
1/2 c. M & M's Peanut Chocolate Candies, coarsely chopped
Confectioner's Sugar Icing
Additional coarsely chopped M & M's Peanut Chocolate Candies for decoration

Soften yeast from package in 3/4 cup warm water. Beat in butter, sugar, egg and orange rind. Add flour mixture from package; mix well. Cover dough and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Knead dough on lightly floured board until smooth, 10 to 12 strokes. Roll into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.

Sprinkle with 1/2 of the chopped candies; press into dough and fold in thirds. Roll out and repeat to use remaining candies. Roll dough into oval, 12 x 9 inches. Fold in half lengthwise, bringing top to within 1/2 inch of opposite sides.

Place on greased baking sheet. Let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) until done and lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Frost with icing and sprinkle with chopped candies. Makes 1 coffee cake about 12 inches long.

 

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