Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Dough Ingredients

• 3 ¾ cups (470g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (50g) sugar
• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk (not hot)
• ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg

🍯 Filling

• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• ⅓ cup (75g) softened butter
• ½ cup chopped walnuts

🍰 Cream Cheese Frosting

• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp milk (for consistency)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Dough

1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg.
3. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours (until doubled).

2. Roll & Fill

1. Roll dough into a large rectangle (~¼ inch thick).
2. Spread softened butter evenly.
3. Sprinkle brown sugar + cinnamon mixture.
4. Add chopped walnuts.

3. Shape

1. Roll tightly into a log (like in your image).
2. Slice into 9–12 equal pieces.
3. Place in a greased baking dish.

4. Second Rise

• Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.

5. Bake

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

6. Make Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese + butter until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
3. Mix until creamy.

7. Finish

• Spread frosting over warm rolls so it melts slightly 😍

🔥 Tips for Extra Soft Rolls

• Don’t overheat the milk (it kills yeast)
• Dough should be slightly sticky, not dry
• Let them cool just a bit before frosting (not fully)