Description
Indulge in the delightful comfort of homemade apple cinnamon rolls, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat. These rolls feature a soft, yeasted dough filled with tender apples and aromatic cinnamon, all drizzled with a rich cream cheese frosting. Each bite offers a warm blend of flavors that will make your mornings extra special. Whether you’re hosting brunch or simply treating yourself, these rolls are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 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
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let it foam for 5-10 minutes.
- Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
- For the filling, mix diced apples with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out the dough into an 18×12 inch rectangle; spread with softened butter and sprinkle apple mixture evenly.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal slices.
- Arrange in a greased baking pan; let rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, 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: 292
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 247mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 38mg