Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ohhh, you’re going for the ultimate cozy bake! 😍
Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are everything you want in a homemade treat — pillowy dough, gooey cinnamon filling, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy-sweet cream cheese topping that melts right in.

Here’s the full, bakery-style recipe 👇

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🌀 Soft & Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

🧈 Ingredients

(Makes 12 large rolls)

For the dough:

• 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

• 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• ½ tsp salt

• 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)

For the filling:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

For the cream cheese frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 1½ cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (to adjust consistency)

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🍞 Instructions

1. Make the dough

1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. In a large bowl (or stand mixer), mix sugar, butter, eggs, and salt.

3. Add the yeast mixture and gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.

4. Knead (by hand or mixer with dough hook) for 6–8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

5. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled — about 1 hour.

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2. Prepare the filling

1. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a spreadable paste.

2. Stir in chopped walnuts.

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3. Assemble the rolls

1. Punch down dough and roll it into a rectangle (about 16×12 inches).

2. Spread the filling evenly across the dough.

3. Roll up tightly from the long edge and slice into 12 rolls.

4. Place in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, leaving space between rolls.

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

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4. Bake

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes, until golden and set in the center.

• Let cool for about 10 minutes before frosting.

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5. Make the frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.

3. Add milk or cream a tablespoon at a time until spreadable.

4. Spread generously over warm rolls so it melts into all the crevices. 🤤

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💡 Tips

• For extra softness, brush rolls with melted butter right after baking.

• Add a pinch of nutmeg or clove to the filling for warm spice depth.

• These freeze beautifully — frost after reheating for the best texture.

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Would you like me to give you a make-ahead overnight version so you can prep them the night before and bake fresh in the morning? ☀️