Here’s a detailed recipe for your Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! 🍩✨
🍥 Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting 🌰
Introduction
These Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls are soft, tender, and fluffy — the kind of rolls that melt in your mouth. Swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with crunchy walnuts, they’re finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds the perfect tangy sweetness. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or special breakfasts, these rolls are sure to impress family and friends.
Preparation Time
- Dough Preparation & Proofing: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Rolling, Filling, & Second Rise: 30 minutes
- Baking: 20–25 minutes
- Frosting & Cooling: 10 minutes
- Total Time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients (Makes 12 Rolls)
For the Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 teaspoon sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Knead until a soft, elastic dough forms (about 8–10 minutes). Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. - Prepare the Filling:
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. - Shape the Rolls:
Roll out the dough into a rectangle (~12×9 inches). Spread softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar and chopped walnuts evenly. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space for expansion. Cover and let rise 30 minutes. - Bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. - Make the Frosting:
Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. - Frost & Serve:
Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Add raisins or chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- For extra softness, brush rolls with melted butter immediately after baking.
- Rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
If you want, I can also generate a mouthwatering image of these Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting — fluffy, golden, and topped with creamy frosting.
