Hazelnut Cinnamon Rolls

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Breakfast

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (149)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(149)

Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 45 min
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 1 hr 40 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (1-pound) loaf purchased frozen white bread dough, thawed (recommended: Bridgeford)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon buttermilk

Directions

Brush 1 tablespoon of melted butter over the bottom and sides of an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. Mix the nuts, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a small bowl. Roll out the thawed dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12 by 9-inch rectangle. Brush 1 tablespoon of butter over the dough. Sprinkle the nut mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the top and bottom sides. Starting at 1 long side, roll up the dough jelly-roll style, forming a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut the log into 9 equal pieces. Arrange the rolls, cut side down, in the prepared baking dish, spacing evenly. Cover the dish with plastic wrap. Let the rolls rise in a warm draft-free area until puffed, about 45 minutes.

Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.

Bake the cinnamon rolls uncovered until the tops are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the powdered sugar, mascarpone cheese, and buttermilk in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.

Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over the baked cinnamon rolls and then drizzle the cheese mixture over top. Serve warm.

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Katie Flushing, NY 10-17-2009
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Amazing Frosting
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These cinnamon buns are delicous! Like other reviewers suggested, I increased the amount of cinnamon filling and icing by... 50% since I love my cinnamon buns to have lots of flavor and very gooey! I substituted the mascapone for cream cheese and made my own buttermilk since it was such a small amount (just mix vinegar with whole milk - recipes can be found online). Next time I think I will use a higher ratio of cinnamon to cloves. Read more
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Jordan Columbus, OH 08-25-2009
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Amazin Cinnamon Rolls!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were delicious and easy! I had left over pizza dough and didn't know what to do with it, and this was a great... choice!!!! I didn't add the hazelnuts because I am not a fan of nuts but it turned out amazing! I also did not make the frosting becuase the cinnamon rolls by themselves were already perfect! Thanks Giada!Read more
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adrienne roseville, CA 06-07-2009
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no seriously... the best ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i am not exaggerating when i say these are the best cinnamon rolls i have ever had. i made them for my entire family on... christmas morning and they were such a hit, people still talk about them. i am still getting aunts and cousins emailing me for the recipe. i made the dough from scratch, a general dough recipe but the filling and icing in this recipe can not be beat. if you like them extra gooey, make sure you prepare extra icing, because this is "just enough". i also think it is a good idea to make some without hazelnuts because not everyone likes nuts. they are incredible!!!Read more
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E Brunswick, GA 05-27-2009
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Amazing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

and so easy to prepare. I make these 1-2 times a month and use walnuts, cream cheese, and 1% milk. The cloves give these... rolls a wonderful spice!Read more
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Jasmine Chico, CA 05-18-2009
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Very good, but needs more gooey center
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

We prefer rolls that have lots of gooy, sticky goodness and without frosting. These are probably better with the frosting,... but I did not make it. What we got were the kind of rolls that are hard on the outside with some, but not enough sticky goodness on the inside. Also, the hazelnuts were a bit too hard. I like the idea of using walnuts instead, as other reviewers mentioned. I will make these again since they were soooo simple, but next time will double up on the filling and use walnuts. Thanks :)Read more
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lacy lubbock, TX 03-28-2009
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All gone!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these for my boyfriend the other morning, and he ate every last one that day! I used macadamia nuts instead and... toasted them so yummy!!! I am on my way to the store now to make them for my friend for breakfast! Read more