Recipe: Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Cinnamon Rolls
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2 cups flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 scant tsp. salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted (or very soft)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Combine flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening. Add milk; stir with fork just until dough leaves sides of bowl. Roll dough out, on lightly floured surface, into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with butter. Combine cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle evenly over dough. Roll up, starting on long side. Cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Place rounds, with sides just touching, in greased 9-inch round pan. Bake at 425F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and drizzle with glaze, serve warm.

Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 Tbsp. hot milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.