Description
Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful treat that blends the flavors of warm, spiced apples with soft, fluffy dough. Each roll is generously filled with a delicious apple-cinnamon mixture and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls are sure to impress family and friends alike. With their comforting aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they make an ideal addition to any gathering or a cozy weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 105-115°F
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing warmed milk with yeast and sugar; let it foam.
- Combine with melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and flour to form a shaggy dough. Knead until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
- For the filling, mix diced apples with sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter and sprinkle the apple mixture.
- Roll tightly into a log; cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking pan and let rise again until puffy.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the frosting while baking by combining cream cheese and butter; mix in powdered sugar and milk.
- Frost warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg