Date, Walnut And Bourbon Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 1/4 ounce dry yeast
• 1/4 cup + 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk, room temp
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, soft
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup dates
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tbsps bourbon
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 oz of softened cream cheese
• 1 tbsp softened butter
• 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp bourbon (optional)
• finely ground walnuts for garnish (optional)