Grandma Jackson'S Christmas Cinnamon Rolls

• 3/4 c. milk
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. margarine
• 1/2 c. warm water
• 2 pkg. dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 4 c. flour
• 1/4 c. Crisco
• 1/4 c. sugar
• cinnamon to taste (approximately 2 to 3 tsp.)
• 1/2 to 1 c. raisins (if desired)

1. On lightly floured board, roll dough into a 1/4-inch thick, oblong shape.
2. Melt Crisco and spread on dough.
3. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
4. May sprinkle with raisins, if desired.
5. Roll up as a jelly roll, starting with long side.
6. Seal the seam by pinching the dough together.
7. Cut roll in 1-inch slices (may use thread to cut dough).
8. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets, approximately 8 rolls per sheet.
9. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
10. Bake at 325u0b0 for 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.
11. Ice with powdered sugar icing.
12. Garnish center with a cherry.

milk, sugar, salt, margarine, warm water, yeast, egg, flour, crisco, sugar, cinnamon, raisins

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=994819 (may not work)