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Cranberry Walnut Knots

5 from 2 votes
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 10 Rhodes dinner rolls
  • 1/2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 c. dried cranberries
  • 1/4 c. melted butter
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 egg beaten
  • For streusel topping:
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Remove 10 dinner rolls from package and allow them to rise according to package instructions.
  2. Once rolls are ready to use, prepare filling in a small bowl by combining walnuts, dried cranberries, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon,and nutmeg.
  3. Stretch dough into a flat 4-inch round and fill with approximately 4 tsp. prepared filling.
  4. Roll edges of dough around filling, overlapping to seal.
  5. Carefully squeeze dough to stretch into an 8 inch rope.
  6. Tie ends of dough together to form a knot.
  7. Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
  8. Tuck ends; brush rolls with beaten egg.
  9. Sprinkle generously with brown sugar and cinnamon streusel topping.
  10. Bake at 350 degrees 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.