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Pistachio Cinnamon Rolls

Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls enhanced with crunchy pistachios and topped with a creamy glaze, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup whole milk warm
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs large
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup pistachios shelled, chopped
Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking pan 9x13
  • Rolling pin
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Knead until elastic.
  2. Cover dough and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
  3. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pistachios for filling.
  4. Roll dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle and spread filling evenly.
  5. Roll dough into a log and slice into 12 rolls. Place in greased 9x13 pan.
  6. Let rolls rise 30–45 minutes until puffed. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Prepare glaze by whisking cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, sprinkle additional chopped pistachios over the glaze. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.