Nutty Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Name: Nutty Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon salt; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped walnuts or black walnuts; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or black walnuts

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts or black walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or black walnuts

1
In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Beat in the milk, butter, sugar, egg and salt until smooth. Gradually add flour. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2
For filling, combine walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Sprinkle nut mixture to within 1/2 in of edges.
3
Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 12 rolls. Place rolls, cut side up, in a greased
4
. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.
5
For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; mix well. Stir in walnuts. Frost rolls.

1656

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/4 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Nutty Cinnamon Rolls falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Nutty Cinnamon Rolls

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