Nutty Cinnamon Rolls
Country Woman Christmas
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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.
SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.
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 or margarine, 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 or margarine, melted
- FROSTING:
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, 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 mixing 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.