A package of hot roll mix makes these chocolate chip-filled sticky buns quick and easy.

Quick & Easy Sticky Buns

1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed - divided use

10 tablespoons butter, softened - divided use

1 (16-ounce) package hot roll mix

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 cup hot water (120° to 130°F / 50°C to 55°C)
1 large egg
1 cup white, butterscotch, milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips

1. Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
2. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 4 tablespoons softened butter in small bowl until smooth; spread half of mixture in bottom of each prepared pan. Set aside.
3. Combine contents of hot roll mix package, yeast packet and granulated sugar in large bowl. Stir in water, 2 tablespoons butter and egg until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, shape into ball. Knead 5 minutes or until smooth, using additional flour if necessary.
5. To shape: Using lightly floured rolling pin, roll into 15 x 12-inch rectangle. Spread with remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and chocolate chips, pressing lightly into dough.
6. Starting with 12-inch side, roll tightly like a jelly roll; seal edges.
7. Cut into 1-inch-wide slices with floured knife. Arrange 6 slices, cut sides down, in each prepared pan. Cover with towel; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Uncover rolls.
9. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes in pan; with knife, loosen around edges of pan. Invert onto serving plates. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 12 buns.