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!