Step 1: Dough: Dissolve yeast in Warm water.
Step 2: Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, cocoa, and 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour..Mix till smooth.
Step 3: Add enough remaining dough to make dough easy to handle.
Step 4: Turn dough out onto a lightly floured, cloth covered surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
Step 5: Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning dough to coat in oil.
Step 6: Let rise, covered with a damp cloth, until doubled. approximately 1 hr.
Step 7: Punch down dough.
Step 8: Roll dough into two 12x7 inch rectangles and spread each with 2 tablespoons butter.
Step 9: Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle on buttered rectangles.
Step 10: Roll up, starting at the wide side. Pinch edge of rolls to seal well.
Step 11: Cut each roll into 15 slices and place in greased pans.
Step 12: Let rise until doubled.
Step 13: Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Step 14: Mix all icing ingredients until smooth.
Step 15: While rolls are still warm, frost with icing.
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