"These Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are pillowy soft, slightly gooey and dripping with decadent icing that forces you to come back for more. Just like the bakery cinnamon buns!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast ((two 1/4 ounce packages))
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1 cup granulated sugar (plus a pinch)
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1 cup lukewarm water
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening or unsalted butter (Crisco is preferred)
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1 tbsp kosher salt
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2 cups hot water
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9 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
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2 large eggs (beaten)
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Nonstick cooking spray
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature (8 tablespoons))
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1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
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1 cup raisins (optional)
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2 tbsp ground cinnamon
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4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
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4 cups confectioners sugar
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4-6 tbsp whole milk
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract