BROWN SUGAR BISCUITS

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These yummy rolls aren't really biscuits, but they're named after rolls I used to get at my local bakery. My family thinks they're sweet enough without icing, but a simple powdered sugar one would be nice.

Provided by MONSTERMAMA

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup butter flavored shortening
⅔ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup brown sugar
5 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet, or use parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in milk and vanilla. Knead briefly on a floured surface. Roll out into a large rectangle, 1/2 inch thick. Spread softened butter onto surface of dough. Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over butter. Roll tightly, and cut into 12 equal slices. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 167.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g