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Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
The Ultimate Homemade Comfort Bake—Warm, Buttery, and Irresistibly Sweet

There are few things that bring a home to life like the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls drifting from the oven. That warm, buttery scent mingled with notes of toasted nuts and spice has a way of gathering people in the kitchen before you even call them. And these Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls? They’re the kind of from-scratch comfort bake that stops time—at least long enough for everyone to grab a fork and savor a bite.

What sets this recipe apart isn’t just the pillowy-soft dough or the generous cinnamon-sugar swirl. It’s the crunch of toasted walnuts and the luscious cream cheese frosting that drips into every golden crevice. It’s a hug in edible form—and surprisingly simple to make.


🥮 Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls

  • Soft and pillowy dough made with pantry staples
  • Brown sugar-cinnamon swirl for that gooey center
  • Toasted walnuts for texture and depth
  • Tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting that melts into warm rolls
  • Perfect for brunch, holidays, or a weekend baking project

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

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts (toasted, if desired)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for desired consistency)

🧁 Instructions

  1. Make the Dough:
    In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy. Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until dough comes together. Knead on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).