Soft and airy cinnamon walnut rolls with cream cheese frosting: a delicious classic you’ll gladly get out of bed for.
Some recipes feel instantly familiar as soon as the aroma fills the kitchen. Soft and airy cinnamon walnut rolls—warm, soft spirals filled with butter, spices, and crunchy roasted walnuts—certainly belong in that category. Finished with a velvety cream cheese frosting, they turn an ordinary morning into a celebration.
Whether you are baking for brunch, the holidays, or just to treat yourself, this recipe combines everything we love about comfort baking: quiet mornings, the scent of cinnamon wafting through the house, and the first sweet bite of a freshly glazed bun.
Why these sandwiches stand out
1. Soft, cloud-like dough
The secret lies in a rich, slightly sweet dough that rises slowly, developing flavor and tenderness.
2. Roasted walnuts for extra depth.
Walnuts provide a crunchy texture that balances the sweetness and enhances the cinnamon flavor.
3. Cream cheese frosting that melts and mixes with the swirls.
Warm rolls and cool glaze: an irresistible contrast that makes every bite delicious.
4. A recipe suitable for both beginners and experts.
With simple steps and an easy-to-work dough, anyone can make bakery-quality rolls at home.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 sachet)
- 1 cup of warm milk (not hot)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggsFor the cinnamon-walnut fillingSee more on the next page
