Chocolate Cinnamon Buns

Name: Chocolate Cinnamon Buns
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

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Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside. In a bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa, shortening, salt and egg. Add yeast mixture to form a soft dough. Knead five to ten times. place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down. Turn onto a floured surface and roll out to a 15x9-in. rectangle. Spread butter over dough. Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style. Slice into 1-in. rolls. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls. Serve immediately.