Best 8 Cinnamon Walnut Sticky Buns Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable aroma of freshly baked cinnamon walnut sticky buns, a heavenly treat that promises to tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. These buns are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring soft and fluffy yeast dough generously filled with a mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and chopped walnuts, then drizzled with a luscious cream cheese frosting. The result is a delightful pastry that is both sweet and satisfying, perfect for a cozy brunch or as a special dessert. This recipe includes step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of making these delectable buns, along with variations for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you prefer a classic cinnamon bun or a more decadent version with cream cheese frosting, this article has it all. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these irresistible cinnamon walnut sticky buns.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CINNAMON STICKY BUNS



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For a generous batch of gooey cinnamon buns in a hurry, Jean Edwards of Indianapolis, Indiana says that it doesn't get much easier than this sticky bun recipe. "I enjoy giving these sweet treats to friends for a 'just because' gift," she notes. "They reheat in the microwave very well."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tubes (17.3 ounces each) large refrigerated biscuits

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the pecans. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan., In a shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Cut each biscuit in half; dip in cinnamon-sugar. Place, cut side down, over brown sugar mixture. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Invert onto a serving plate; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE WALNUT STICKY BUNS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 buns

Number Of Ingredients 6

Butter, for greasing pan
1 Granny Smith apple
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar
Two 8-count tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously butter a 12-count muffin tin.
  • Peel, core and dice the apples into 1/2-inch cubes. In a medium bowl stir together the diced apples with the walnuts and brown sugar.
  • Divide the apple mixture evenly into the muffin tin. Put 12 cinnamon buns, cinnamon side up, on top of the apple mixture. Put the muffin tin on a baking sheet and bake until the tops are golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. (Bake off remaining 4 buns for Round 2 Recipe Cinnamon Roll French Toast.)
  • Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Put a clean baking sheet on top of the muffin tin and flip to remove the sticky buns.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 container of the vanilla frosting (save the other for Round 2 Cinnamon Roll French Toast) with the pumpkin pie spice and 1 to 2 teaspoons of water. Mix until very thick and of pourable consistency. Drizzle over buns and serve.

CINNAMON STICKY BUNS



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Cinnamon Sticky Buns make a great breakfast or brunch recipe and can even be made ahead! This from-scratch, step-by-step recipe features brown sugar, pecans, and other pantry ingredients you likely already have in your home.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dessert     Baking     Cinnamon     Pastry     Rolls     Sticky Buns

Time 11h

Number Of Ingredients 20

Dough:
1/4 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
1/3 cup sugar, divided
3/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature), plus more for greasing
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for dusting
Filling:
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Topping:
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Make the filling: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, melt butter and keep separate.
  • Remove from oven and invert: Remove pan from oven and immediately (and carefully as not to spill hot topping on your toes!) invert onto a serving tray or baking dish. Let buns cool slightly and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 205 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize Makes 15 sticky buns, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CINNAMON-WALNUT STICKY BUNS



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The sweet honey-walnut topping and tender texture make these sticky rolls a surefire crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Broeker, Rocky Mount, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, sugar, butter, eggs, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For topping, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, honey and cinnamon. Divide mixture among 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with walnuts., For filling, in a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll 1 portion into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar mixture., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Repeat with remaining dough, butter and sugar mixture. Place 8 slices in each pan, cut side down. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto serving plates. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OOEY-GOOEY CINNAMON BUNS



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These buns are sooo good hot from the oven when they're gooey and warm.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
½ cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and salt; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk mixture, eggs and 1 1/2 cup flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • While dough is rising, melt 3/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Pour into greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle bottom of pan with 1/2 cup pecans; set aside. Melt remaining butter; set aside. Combine remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup pecans, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, roll into an 18x14 inch rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter, leaving 1/2 inch border uncovered; sprinkle with brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Starting at long side, tightly roll up, pinching seam to seal. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. With serrated knife, cut into 15 pieces; place cut side down, in prepared pan. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in volume. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool in pan for 3 minutes, then invert onto serving platter. Scrape remaining filling from the pan onto the rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 281.9 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

WALNUT-CARAMEL STICKY BUNS



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With filbert and walnut trees on the land of my childhood home, I learned to include nuts in a variety of recipes. No one can resist these caramel rolls with walnuts in both the filling and topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, milk powder, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, honey and sour cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with walnut halves., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Combine the chopped walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down over caramel sauce. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MAPLE-WALNUT STICKY BUNS



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Mmm! These ooey-gooey goodies will have everyone licking maple syrup from their fingers-and reaching for seconds. The yeast dough chills overnight. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
FILLING:
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, egg, shortening, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Pour syrup into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with walnuts. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Punch down dough; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 24x8-in. rectangle. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 24 slices., Place in prepared baking dish, cut side down. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before inverting buns onto a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WALNUT CINNAMON ROLLS



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Who wouldn't love these ooey-gooey rolls from Jill Defries of Windom, Minnesota? They're fast to assemble using frozen bread dough, and they get their great flavor from cinnamon, brown sugar and chopped walnuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 20 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk

Steps:

  • Roll dough into a 20x6-in. rectangle. Brush with butter. Combine the brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 20 slices, 1 in. thick. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Drizzle with cream. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Invert onto a serving platter. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure your sticky buns rise properly, make sure your yeast is active and your milk is warm but not hot.
  • For a gooey, caramel-like filling, use a combination of light and dark brown sugar.
  • To prevent the filling from leaking out, roll the buns tightly and pinch the edges to seal.
  • For a crispy, golden brown crust, brush the buns with melted butter before baking.
  • If you don't have a baking dish large enough to fit all the buns, you can bake them in batches.

Conclusion:

These cinnamon walnut sticky buns are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With their gooey, caramel-like filling and crispy, golden brown crust, these buns are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a delicious and indulgent treat, give these cinnamon walnut sticky buns a try!

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