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Nutty Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

I've made batches of these rolls to give to the mail carrier for Christmas, to our church music minister for his birthday and for any number of people who needed a pick-me up. Thick cream cheese frosting is the fast finishing touch.

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Nutty Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

35 20 55

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 cup chopped walnuts or black walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or black walnuts

Directions

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Beat in the milk, butter, sugar, egg and salt until smooth. Gradually add flour. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
For filling, combine walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into an 18-in. x 12-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Sprinkle nut mixture to within 1/2 in of edges.
Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 12 rolls. Place rolls, cut side up, in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.
For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; mix well. Stir in walnuts. Frost rolls. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 630 calories, 26 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 370 mg sodium, 91 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Nutty Cinnamon Rolls in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2000, p19

Big Batch Baked Goods

We enjoy homemade baked goods for breakfast, but I don’t have time to bake each morning before school. So I devote 1 day a month to making large batches of cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cream cheese rolls and muffins. I place them in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags labeled with the date. (They freeze for about 2 months.) On busy mornings, it’s a snap to pop a few in the microwave to warm. The kids love the fresh-baked flavor. —Lori T., New London, Texas