Hot Cinnamon Buns

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl. Add milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Beat in additional flour until a soft dough is formed.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.

Place in a buttered bowl; turning dough to butter top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch down; cover and let rest 5 minutes.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 16 x 18 inch rectangle. Spread with 1/4 cup softened butter.

Combine 1/3 cup sugar and spices; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle chocolate pieces over sugar.

Roll up tightly starting at the 16 inch side. Pinch end to seal. Cut into 8 slices. Use string to cut log. Knives give you crushed ends. Place in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan.

Let rise until double, about 40 minutes. Bake in a 375˚ oven for 25 to 30 minutes. While warm, spoon over Vanilla Glaze.

Mix together until smooth: 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup milk and 1 tsp vanilla.