Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed

1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed

3 tablespoons butter, melted

3 tablespoons butter, melted

⅔ cup brown sugar

⅔ cup brown sugar

½ cup chopped walnuts

½ cup chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon water, or as needed

1 teaspoon water, or as needed

⅓ cup heavy whipping cream

⅓ cup heavy whipping cream

⅔ cup sifted confectioners’ sugar

⅔ cup sifted confectioners’ sugar

2 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons milk

1 dash vanilla extract

1 dash vanilla extract

Directions

Gather all ingredients and lightly grease 2 round cake pans with butter.

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Gather all ingredients and lightly grease 2 round cake pans with butter.

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Roll bread dough out to an 6×18-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter.

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Roll bread dough out to an 6×18-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter.

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Combine brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over butter.

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Combine brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over butter.

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Roll dough into a log, starting at the long edge. Moisten edge with water and seal.

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Roll dough into a log, starting at the long edge. Moisten edge with water and seal.

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Cut log into 20 slices; arrange rolls, cut sides down, in prepared cake pans. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 90 minutes.

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Cut log into 20 slices; arrange rolls, cut sides down, in prepared cake pans. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 90 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour heavy cream over dough.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour heavy cream over dough.

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

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Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

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Mix confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls to serve.

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Mix confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls to serve.

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Enjoy!

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Enjoy!

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Cook’s Note

I wanted the bread dough to hold onto the sugar, nuts, and cinnamon, so that’s why I use the melted butter. Mine don’t hold together very well, so I just make sure that the edges are all next to the pan or each other. I usually add extra nuts and cinnamon because we like them.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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