Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect treat to brighten any occasion. These rolls are delightfully soft and gooey, filled with a mouthwatering combination of sweet apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, they make for an irresistible breakfast or dessert option that will please everyone at the table. Whether it’s a holiday brunch or a cozy afternoon snack, these rolls encapsulate warmth and comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 250g whole milk
- 50g granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 565g all-purpose flour
- 30g unsalted butter (for filling)
- 850g diced apples
- 190g unsalted butter (for cinnamon mixture)
- 280g brown sugar
- 225g cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 125g pecan halves
- 2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 250g powdered sugar, sifted
- 1–2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- For the dough, combine lukewarm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- Add eggs and salt, then gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.
- Knead in softened butter until smooth and elastic. Let rise covered in a warm place for about an hour.
- To prepare the filling, melt butter in a skillet, add diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch; cook until apples are tender.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread with softened butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place apple filling and pecans on top before rolling tightly into a log.
- Cut into equal portions and let rise again for about 30 minutes before baking at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes.
- For the frosting, beat together butter and cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar until creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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