🍥 Cinnamon Walnut Sweet Rolls

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You’ll be checking the oven every 2 minutes… these rolls are that addictive. Soft, fluffy layers filled with warm cinnamon sugar and crunchy walnuts, finished with a creamy glaze that melts right in.

🛒 Ingredients

🥐 Dough

  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup warm water

🍯 Filling

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 tbsp melted butter

🧀 Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and salt, then mix into a soft dough.
  3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover and let rise for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

🍥 Shape

  1. Roll the dough into a large rectangle.
  2. Brush with melted butter.
  3. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts, then sprinkle evenly.
  4. Roll tightly into a log and slice into rolls.
  5. Place in a greased baking dish and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.

🔥 Bake

  1. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

🧀 Frost

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until creamy.
  3. Spread over warm rolls so it melts slightly.

🍽️ Description

These rolls are ultra-soft with a gooey cinnamon center and a slight crunch from the walnuts. The frosting melts into every layer, creating a rich, sweet, and comforting bite.

💡 Tips for Success

  • Use warm—not hot—liquids to activate yeast
  • Knead well for that fluffy texture
  • Let the dough rise fully for best results
  • Roll tightly to keep the layers neat
  • Frost while warm for that perfect melt

✨ Optional Additions

  • Raisins or pecans instead of walnuts
  • Caramel drizzle
  • Extra cinnamon for stronger flavor
  • A touch of orange zest

📊 Nutritional Information (Approx. per roll)

  • Calories: 280–350 kcal
  • Protein: 5–6 g
  • Fat: 10–14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40–48 g

🧾 Conclusion

Cinnamon Walnut Sweet Rolls are the definition of comfort baking—soft, sweet, and impossible to resist.

⭐ Recommendation

Best served warm with coffee or milk. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or late-night cravings.

🌿 Embracing Healthful Indulgence

For a lighter version, reduce sugar or use less frosting. You can also swap part of the flour with whole wheat while keeping that soft texture.

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