Grandma Jackson'S Christmas Cinnamon Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

On lightly floured board, roll dough into a 1/4-inch thick, oblong shape.
Melt Crisco and spread on dough.
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
May sprinkle with raisins, if desired.
Roll up as a jelly roll, starting with long side.
Seal the seam by pinching the dough together.
Cut roll in 1-inch slices (may use thread to cut dough).
Place on lightly greased cookie sheets, approximately 8 rolls per sheet.
Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.
Ice with powdered sugar icing.
Garnish center with a cherry.