Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
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These rolls are incredibly soft and make for a cozy morning treat! While homemade cinnamon rolls might seem daunting, these are surprisingly easy to make.
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ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, standard package
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 4 cups flour, separated
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Apple Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple pie spice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 red apples, diced
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Frosting
- 1 jar of cream cheese frosting
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon caramel sauce, plus extra to drizzle
Method
Step 1
Warm milk to 110°F. Add yeast and brown sugar and let sit for 10 minutes. Mixture will be foamy.
Step 2
Add in butter, eggs, and 1 cup of flour. Mix on low speed and slow add remaining flour one cup at a time to mixture till fully incorporated. Mix for about 6 minutes on medium speed till ball forms.
Step 3
Put dough in a greased bowl. Place towel over bowl and put in a warm place for 90 minutes.
Step 4
While dough is rising combine sugars and apple pie spice. Set aside. Dice up apples and set aside.
Step 5
Once dough has doubled in size, punch down. Roll dough out on a floured surface into a rectangular shape. Spread softened butter leaving a rim around the dough. Sprinkle sugar mixture and evenly spread diced apples. Roll dough tightly together into a log shape. Cut 8 large rolls with a sharp knife and place rolls in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Cover with a towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes till double in size.
Step 6
Bake at 350° F for 25 minutes till golden brown.
Step 7
While baking make frosting by combining cream cheese frosting, cinnamon and caramel together in a small bowl. Spread over warm rolls and enjoy!