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Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls

Soft cinnamon rolls filled with mashed bananas and walnuts, topped with creamy vanilla-cream cheese icing. Perfectly sweet and spiced for a delightful breakfast or dessert treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course baking, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan
  • 1 rolling surface floured
  • 1 oven preheated to 375°F

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 1/2 cup sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup scalded milk
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large mashed banana
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading and rolling
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter for spreading
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 bananas sliced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for icing
  • 2 tablespoons milk as needed (for icing consistency)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Combine active dry yeast, lukewarm water, and 2 teaspoons sugar; let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
  • In a mixing bowl, blend scalded milk, melted butter, mashed banana, remaining sugar, and salt on low speed until combined.
  • Add half the flour; mix until smooth. Stir in yeast mixture, then gradually add remaining flour until incorporated.
  • Knead dough on floured surface for 5 minutes. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1.5 hours.
  • Punch down dough and roll into a 16x24 inch rectangle on floured surface.
  • Spread softened butter evenly over dough. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; sprinkle over buttered surface.
  • Layer sliced bananas and chopped walnuts evenly over cinnamon sugar.
  • Roll dough tightly from long edge into a log; cut into 12 even slices.
  • Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan. Arrange slices close together. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1.5 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F while rolls rise. Bake rolls 22-24 minutes until golden brown.
  • While baking, beat together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Add milk gradually for desired icing thickness.
  • Allow rolls to cool 10 minutes, then drizzle or spread icing on top. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Ensure dough has doubled during rising for best texture.
  • Use a serrated knife to slice rolls without squishing.
  • Adjust icing thickness by varying milk amount.
  • Optional: Sprinkle extra walnuts on icing before serving.