• Alright, let’s get your hands doughy and make these heavenly cinnamon rolls!

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

• In a small saucepan, heat the milk until it’s just about to boil. Remove it from the heat and add in the cubed butter and honey. Stir until the butter melts completely. Let this cool until it’s lukewarm. Yeast doesn’t like extremes!

Step 2: Activate the Yeast

• In a small bowl, combine the warm milk mixture, sugar, and yeast. Give it a gentle stir and let it rest for about 5-10 minutes. The mixture should become foamy, indicating the yeast is alive and ready to work its magic.

Step 3: Make the Dough

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and eggs. Mix until a sticky dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add a bit more flour.

Step 4: Knead the Dough

• Flour a clean surface and turn the dough out. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area until it doubles in size (about 1 hour).

Step 5: Prepare the Filling

• While your dough is rising, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and nuts (if using) in a medium bowl. It should be a thick, well-combined paste.

Step 6: Roll Out the Dough

• After the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a little margin around the edges.

Step 7: Roll It Up

• Starting from one end, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seams to seal. Cut the log into 1-inch slices and place them into a greased baking dish.

Step 8: Second Rise

• Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes. They should puff up nicely.

Step 9: Bake

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the rolls have risen, bake them for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 10: Make the Frosting

• While the rolls are baking, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla, maple syrup, and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth.

Step 11: Frost and Serve

• Once the rolls come out of the oven, let them cool slightly. Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top. Enjoy these warm and gooey rolls!