NUTTY CINNAMON ROLLS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
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
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or black walnuts

Steps:

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, 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 18x12-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 13x9-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.

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