Easy Cinnamon Rolls

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   In a large bowl, combine shortening, salt, 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup margarine or butter (1 stick).

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   Pour 1 cup of boiling water over mixture and stir until blended.

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   In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar over 1/2 cup of warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0).

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   Stir to mix slightly.

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   Let rest 5 minutes.

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   To mixture in a large bowl, add flour, eggs, yeast mixture and 1 cup of cold water, stirring to mix well.

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   Dough will be sticky.

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   Cover bowl with plastic wrap.

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   Refrigerate 5 hours or overnight, stirring down dough if necessary.

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    On floured surface, roll half of the dough into an 18 x 12-inch rectangle.

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    Melt 2 tablespoons of margarine or butter and spread over rectangle.

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    Spread 1 cup packed brown sugar on the margarine and sprinkle generously with ground cinnamon.

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    Beginning with long side, roll up jelly roll fashion.

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    Pinch the seam to seal.

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    Cut into 1-inch slices and place on 2 greased cookie sheets 1 inch apart.

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    Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

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    Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes.

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    Frost with your favorite glaze.

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    Repeat with other half of dough.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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