Serves: 24
Total Calories: 248

1 package yeast active dry
1 cup water warm (105° to 115°)
4 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup dry milk powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening solid vegetable or margarine
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
Powdered Sugar Glaze (see below)
1/2 cup nuts chopped
Powdered Sugar Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening solid
pinch salt
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* See note below.

* In a small mixer bowl at low speed, beat powdered sugar, shortening and salt until blended. Add water and vanilla beat until smooth. Makes 1 1/4 cups. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water.

In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, dry milk and salt set aside.

In a large mixer bowl at medium speed, beat 3/4 cup sugar and shortening or margarine for 2 minutes or until fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in yeast mixture. Gradually stir flour mixture into yeast mixture to form a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl turn to coat surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Grease two baking sheets. Punch down dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll into an 18 x 12-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter or margarine. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle sugar mixture over the dough. Starting from the long side, roll as for a jelly roll. Cut into twenty-four 3/4 -inch slices place cut-side down on baking sheets. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until bottoms of rolls sound hollow when tapped.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir 1/2 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water until sugar is completely dissolved. Generously brush over hot rolls. Cool. Glaze top of rolls with Powdered Sugar Glaze and sprinkle with nuts. Best eaten the same day.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 24
Total Calories: 248
Calories from Fat: 75

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