Grandma Roberts' Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Knots

This is my Aunt Susan's recipe. She brings them to our Christmas party, and my mouth waters every time I think of those cinnamon knots. They always go quickly! Note: Be sure to read the whole recipe before starting!

Mix together and bring to a boil:
2/3 c. water
1 T. butter
2 T. milk
sprinkle salt

Add:
2/3 c. potato buds, remove from heat and stir until fluffy like mashed potatoes, set aside.

In a liquid measuring cup, to 1/2 c. warm water add:
1 T. sugar
2 T. yeast
Let set until yeast dissolves and rises, about 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, beat 3 eggs together and add:
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil

Stir 3/4 c. very HOT water into the potato mixture, put in mixing bowl with 1 c. sifted flour and begin mixing. Add yeast mixture and egg mixture, and beat well. Add about 5 cups flour and 2 t. salt (sifted together). Mix well. Put dough into greased bowl and let rise for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled.

Dinner rolls: Roll out, cut, and let rise in a greased pan until doubled again.

Cinnamon knots: Roll out, cut into 3/4" strips. Dip into melted butter, then roll in a sugar, cinnamon mixture. Tie into a knot and let rise in greased muffin pans until doubled.

Bake 375 for 9 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cinnamon Flavored Raspberry Salad

This is a favorite Christmas salad that my Grandma England makes. This is her recipe.
1 pkg raspberry jello
1 apple, peeled and grated
1 c. crushed pineapple
1 1/3 c. water
1/3 c. red hots
Whipped Cream

Dissolve red hots in boiling water. Add to jell-o and stir until dissolved. Add pineapple and apple. Set until firm. Top with whipped cream.

Molasses Cookies

These are one of my favorites at Christmastime. My mom makes them and it makes the whole house smell like Christmas!
2 1/4 c. flour
2 t. ginger
1 t. baking soda
3/4 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. cloves
1/4 t. salt
1/2 c. oil
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses

Combine first 6 ingredients and set aside. Beat oil and sugar together until fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Stir in dry mixture. Shape into balls, and roll in sugar. Bake on cookie sheet for 10 minutes at 350. Let stand on cookie sheet for two minutes before removing them.