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Apple Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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These Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors wrapped in a soft, fluffy dough, perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert treat.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Filling:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 apples (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Glaze:

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit. Add sugar, butter, egg, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth, then let rise.
  2. Filling: Combine apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Assembly: Roll out dough, spread butter, add apple mixture, roll into a log, slice into rolls, place in baking dish.
  4. Baking: Let rise, bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
  5. Glaze: Whisk together sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for contrast or sweeter ones like Honeycrisp.
  • Add chopped nuts or raisins for variation.
  • Best served warm but can be stored and reheated.

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