Description
Indulge in these decadent Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting for a delightful breakfast or dessert treat. These soft, sweet rolls are filled with a cinnamon-sugar walnut mixture and topped with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Make the Filling: Roll out dough, spread butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, and walnuts. Roll up and slice into rolls.
- Bake the Rolls: Place rolls in a baking dish. Let rise and bake until golden.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- Toast walnuts for extra flavor.
- Prep rolls the night before for easy morning baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
