Christmas Tree Coffee Cake

• 1 pkg. dry yeast
• 1/4 c. warm water
• 1 (3 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. ???
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. grated orange rind
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 1/2 to 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. maple flavored syrup
• 1 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
• 2 1/2 to 3 Tbsp. orange juice
• colored sugar sprinkles

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Combine next 7 ingredients in heavy saucepan.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until cheese melts.
5. Cool to 105u0b0 to 115u0b0.
6. Add eggs; beat 1 minute on medium speed of mixer.
7. Stir in yeast mixture, pineapple and enough flour to make a soft dough.
8. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 to 10 minutes).
9. Place in well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
10. Cover and let rise in warm place (85u0b0), free from drafts 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

yeast, warm water, cream cheese, milk, sugar, salt, orange rind, nutmeg, eggs, pineapple, allpurpose, maple, powdered sugar, orange juice, colored sugar sprinkles

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=518527 (may not work)