Warm, soft rolls with a gooey cinnamon center and tangy cream cheese frosting—this is a weekend bake worth it. I’ll keep it straightforward so you get that fluffy texture without guesswork.
🍞✨ Soft & Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
🛒 Dough Ingredients:
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1 egg
🌀 Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp soft butter
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 🌰
🍰 Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 100g cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
🔪 Steps:
1. Make the dough
Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, butter, and egg. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.
2. First rise
Cover and let it rise for 1 hour (until doubled).
3. Roll & fill
Roll dough into a rectangle.
Spread butter, then sprinkle cinnamon + sugar + walnuts.
4. Shape
Roll tightly into a log and cut into pieces.
5. Second rise
Place in a greased pan, cover, and rest 20–30 minutes.
6. Bake
Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes until golden.
🍥 Frosting:
Mix cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Spread over warm (not hot) rolls so it melts slightly.
🍽️ Tips for extra softness:
- Don’t add too much flour—the dough should be slightly soft/sticky
- Warm milk (not hot) helps yeast activate
- Cover rolls while cooling to keep them soft