Gooey Cinnamon Rolls

January 07, 2013

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During the holidays my grandma Reed always made these cinnamon rolls. You could say they were a Christmas Tradition and always requested. In fact we would have family friends call ahead and reserve a roll for them before we ran out! I love that there is NO rising involved. YEP, that’s right NO YEAST! Just buttery goodness!

6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2-1/2 teaspoons salt

1 cup shortening

2-1/4 cups cold water

2 cups butter, softened

1-1/2 cups sugar

5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon

In a large bowl combine the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening until pieces are no larger than pea size. Stir in water; dump dough onto a floured surface and separate into 4 equal parts. Roll each...
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Nutritions

Calories
9004

Sodium
5310mg
221% DV

Fat
562g
865% DV

Protein
90g
180% DV

Carbs
781g
265% DV

Fiber
36g
146% DV