Description
Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are a warm, gooey delight that combines tender cinnamon rolls filled with spiced apples and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for brunches or cozy breakfasts, these rolls will elevate your mornings and bring joy to any gathering. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can impress their family and friends with this sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith preferred)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk until lukewarm, then combine it with yeast and a tablespoon of sugar. Let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, and salt; create a well in the center.
- Pour the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs into the well. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about one hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, diced apples, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Roll out risen dough into a rectangle about half an inch thick. Spread apple filling evenly over dough; roll tightly into log shape and cut into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise for another 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- For frosting, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg