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Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls
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Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect blend of warmth, sweetness, and comfort. These delightful rolls are filled with tender apple pieces and a rich cinnamon-sugar mixture, topped with a creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Ideal for breakfast or as a sweet treat during gatherings, these rolls are not only delicious but can also be prepared ahead of time for a hassle-free morning. The combination of soft dough, gooey filling, and crunchy pecans makes these cinnamon rolls irresistible—especially during the fall season. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this comforting recipe that brings cozy vibes to any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 250g whole milk, lukewarm
  • 50g Granulated Sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 565g All-Purpose Flour
  • 100g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  • 850g – about four medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
  • 30g Unsalted Butter
  • 80g Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp Corn starch
  • 125g Pecan Halves
  • 190g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  • 280g Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
  • 115g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  • 225g Cream Cheese, at room temperature
  • 250g Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1–2 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough by combining lukewarm milk and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let it froth.
  2. Beat in eggs and salt; gradually add flour and butter to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead on a floured surface until smooth, then let rise in a greased bowl until doubled (about 1 hour).
  4. For the apple filling, cook diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch until tender; cool.
  5. Mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the filling; spread over rolled-out dough.
  6. Add apple filling and pecans; roll into a log and slice into 12 pieces.
  7. Let rolls rise again (30 minutes), then bake at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown (25-30 minutes).
  8. For frosting, blend butter with cream cheese and powdered sugar; drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Keywords: You can use different types of apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for varied sweetness. If pecans aren't available, walnuts make a great substitute or you can omit nuts entirely. Consider adding raisins or cranberries to the apple filling for extra flavor.

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