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Remember that incredible Mezze Board<\/a> I made a few weeks back after my trip to Northern California with California Walnuts? Well, my walnut consumption has been kicked into high gear ever since, and now that it\u2019s December, it\u2019s time to go all out. All out in the form of Walnut Sticky Buns!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These are everything. Here\u2019s the deal\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas\u2019 mom makes these once a year on Christmas morning and the whole house smells amazing. Waking up to the smell of Walnut Sticky Buns\u2026 I mean, what could be better than that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We usually trade off holidays with our families and this year we\u2019re actually traveling so we\u2019ll be rolling solo\u2026 but I promised Thomas I\u2019d make these Walnut Sticky Buns once before we leave so he can get his fill. I mean\u2026. WIFE OF THE YEAR. In reality, these are super easy to make so it\u2019s no sweat off my back! Let\u2019s break it down! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First – we\u2019ve got to talk about the dough. Yes, these are made with a yeasted dough – but they surprisingly don\u2019t take that long to proof! You\u2019re welcome. They only need 1 hour of resting before you can roll the dough out and fill it with the walnut mixture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second – the recipe written below needs no special equipment. If you choose to make this in a stand mixer, no problem!! You won\u2019t get the same arm workout but use the dough hook and you\u2019ll be good to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third – let\u2019s talk walnuts!! Obviously, they are my go to for sticky buns. Their flavor lends itself perfectly to the brown sugar and the vanilla. You can buy halves or pieces \u2013 or a mixture of both! If you use halves, you\u2019ll need to give them a rough chop before using!! And pro tip: if you\u2019ve got some walnuts on hand right now and they are sitting in your pantry\u2026. Go put them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge! It\u2019ll extend their life and keep them fresher longer! I even started to keep mine in the freezer for maximum life span! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A few questions you might be wondering:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n