Cinnamon Rolls

These cinnamon rolls are fun to make, and they are pretty simple for beginning cooks. They're tasty too!

You will need:
2 cups flour
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. sugar
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk

And for the filling, you will need:
4 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions for making the cinnamon rolls:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and sugar. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender. Add milk; stir until blended.
2. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface. Knead 8-10 times Roll dough about 1/4 inch thick in an oval shape.
3. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
4. Roll the dough like a jelly roll and cut into 1 inch slices. Place on a greased cookie sheet 1/2 inch apart.
5. Bake at 350 degrees Farenheit for 10-12 minutes.
6. Optional: You may put a light glaze over them. To make the glaze, just mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 3 tbsp. milk. Then pour the glaze over the cinnamon rolls.

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