There are breakfasts that are good… and then there are breakfasts that make you jump out of bed. These soft, pillowy cinnamon walnut rolls belong to the second category. Warm, buttery dough spiraled with cinnamon-sugar and crunchy walnuts, topped with silky cream cheese frosting—every bite feels like a cozy hug.
Perfect for weekends, holidays, or anytime you want to spoil yourself or someone you love.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Dough
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1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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⅓ cup melted butter
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tsp salt
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4 to 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour (start with 4 cups)
For the Cinnamon-Walnut Filling
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½ cup softened butter
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp ground cinnamon
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
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4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
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4 tbsp softened butter
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 tbsp milk (to adjust consistency)
