The Best Cinnamon Rolls ever

Well I made cinnamon rolls tonight and they were just the best. I got this recipe from my sweet mother of course she taught me much of what I know about baking. She has the best in her town. Any ways here is the recipe, remember it is all about the dough that makes a good roll.

Mom’s Cinnamon Rolls

Dissolve 2 tbsp + 1 tsp of yeast in to 1 cup warm water. Add ½ tsp sugar

Stir in:
3 cups warm milk
1 cup sugar
4 tsp salt
( I microwave this until milk is warm and shortening starts to melt)

4 eggs
1 cup shortening
14 cups of flour

Let rise till doubled in size

Cream together sugar butter and cinnamon and spread on top of rolled out dough Roll up and cut. Place in greased pans so they are not touching. Let rise for about 15 min and them bake for about 20 min or until golden brown.

Cream cheese frosting
1pkg of Cream cheese and powder sugar until the right consistency.

Oatmeal Carmelitas

Oatmeal Carmelitas

1 cup flour
1 cup oats
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup melted butter

Combine in large bowl to form crumbs. Press 1/2 mixture into greased 9" square baking pan and bake for 10 min @350.

Sprinkle over baked crust:
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup carmel topping with 3 Tbsp flour mixed together and drizzle over chocolate and nuts

Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Bake for 15-20 mins more.
Chill and cut. Very rich and yummy to serve for a treat or give away at christmas time.

Enjoy