Name: Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk (110°F); 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups peeled, diced apples; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for glaze); 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2–3 tbsp milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Description

These Apple Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with gooey cinnamon-sugar apples. Perfect for cozy mornings, they’re topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze for the ultimate fall breakfast treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup warm milk (110°F)
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 cups peeled, diced apples
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled.
Prepare the filling: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté apples with brown sugar and cinnamon until tender, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
Assemble rolls: Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread with softened butter and evenly layer cooled apple mixture. Roll up tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
Second rise: Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
Glaze: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

You can prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate overnight for an easy morning bake.

Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: apple cinnamon rolls, fall breakfast recipe, cream cheese glaze rolls, apple dessert rolls