Cinnamon Walnut Rolls

🥮 Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

🧈 Dough Ingredients:

1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)

2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

2 eggs, room temperature

⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tsp salt

4 – 4½ cups all-purpose flour

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🌰 Filling:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2½ tbsp ground cinnamon

1 cup chopped walnuts

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🧁 Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

1½ cups powdered sugar

½ tsp vanilla extract

1–2 tbsp milk (for desired consistency)

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🔪 Directions:

1. Make the Dough:

In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Add eggs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

Add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing until dough forms.

Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours (until doubled).

2. Make the Filling:

Mix together softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a spreadable paste.

3. Assemble Rolls:

Roll dough into a 16x12 inch rectangle on floured surface.

Spread filling evenly. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Roll up tightly from the long side; slice into 12 equal rolls.

4. Second Rise:

Place rolls in a greased 9x13 baking pan. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.

5. Bake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, until golden on top.

6. Make the Frosting:

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until creamy.

7. Frost & Serve:

Spread frosting over warm rolls. Let it melt into every swirl. Serve warm and enjoy!

❤️ Must-Try Tip:

For extra gooey rolls, pour ½ cup heavy cream over the rolls just before baking!