Warm Apple Cinnamon Rolls with a Twist You’ll Love
Experience the warm and cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cinnamon Rolls.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups apples peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- 2. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until warm, then stir in eggs.
- 3. Combine wet and dry ingredients and knead until smooth. Allow dough to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- 4. In a bowl, mix apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and softened butter.
- 5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread apple filling evenly over the dough. Roll tightly and slice into 12 pieces.
- 6. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 7. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- 8. In a separate bowl, mix frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for best results.
Rolls can be refrigerated overnight before baking.