Description
Indulge in the warm, gooey delight of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a heavenly treat that combines sweet apples and fragrant cinnamon wrapped in fluffy dough. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, these cinnamon rolls are perfect for any occasion—from cozy family breakfasts to festive gatherings. The unique twist of apple pie filling and crunchy pecans adds texture and richness that will have everyone coming back for more. Enjoy the comforting aroma wafting through your kitchen as you create these delightful rolls, reminiscent of a cozy bakery on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g whole milk
- 50g granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 565g all-purpose flour
- 850g diced apples
- 190g unsalted butter (for filling)
- 115g unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 225g cream cheese
- 280g brown sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- Add eggs and salt; whisk. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Incorporate butter; knead until smooth. Let rise for about 1 hour.
- Prepare apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, sugar, and spices until tender.
- Roll out dough, spread cinnamon filling, apple mixture, and pecans; roll tightly and cut into portions.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, blend softened butter with cream cheese and powdered sugar; drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 302mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 52mg
Keywords: For an extra touch, try adding raisins or cranberries to the apple filling. These rolls can be prepared ahead of time—just refrigerate overnight before baking.