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Servings: 8
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1. Cut shortening into flour with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 1 cup milk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead lightly.

2. Roll dough into a 20x14-inch rectangle; spread the softened butter on dough, leaving a border of about 1/2-inch.

3. Combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well, and sprinkle over butter. Top with pecans and raisins, if using.

4. Beginning at long side, roll up jelly roll fashion; press edges and ends together securely. Cut into 1 inch slices; place cut side down in a buttered 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 375F for 20 to 25 minutes.

5. Combine powdered sugar and 3 tablespoon milk and vanilla; drizzle over warm rolls. Makes 20 cinnamon rolls.