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Nutty Cinnamon Rolls

Nutty Cinnamon Rolls
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.
12 ServingsPrep: 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, 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
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Nutty Cinnamon Rolls (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 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.
Nutrition 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.
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