Chris' Quick Cinnamon Rolls

My sister Chris gave me this recipe for non-yeast cinnamon rolls. I've yet to try it but it's her family's go-to recipe for cinnamon rolls, as she has not tackled the yeast ones yet. From Recipes Only.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 9
• Yields: 9 Rolls

Ingredients

• Rolls

• 2⁄3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄3 cup raisins

• Dough

• 2  cups flour
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup shortening or 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3⁄4 cup milk

• Icing

• 1  cup icing sugar
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and raisins; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
3. Cut shortening or butter in until mixture resembles course meal.
4. Add milk all at once, stirring quickly with a fork to make soft, sticky dough. Don't overmix.
5. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; gather gently into a ball; knead lightly about 10 times.
6. Roll out dough into a 10-inch square; spread filling evenly over dough.
7. Roll up; pinch edges to seal.
8. With a sharp knife, cut into 9 pieces.
9. Place in a greased 8-inch square pan.
10. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 3 minutes; turn out onto a rack.
11. For icing, mix icing sugar, milk, and vanilla together.
12. Glaze or drizzle with icing.