Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

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These rolls are super soft and are perfect for a cozy morning! Although making homemade cinnamon rolls maybe intimidating these are rather easy! Full recipe below.

Dough:

1 cup warm milk

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, standard package

3 tbsp brown sugar

6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

3 large eggs

4 cups flour, separated

Apple Filling

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tbsp apple pie spice

4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

2 red apples, diced

Frosting:

1 jar of cream cheese frosting

1 tbsp cinnamon

2 tbsp caramel sauce, plus extra to drizzle

Anweisungen

Warm milk to 110°F. Add yeast and brown sugar and let sit for 10 minutes. Mixture will be foamy.

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.

Put dough in a greased bowl. Place towel over bowl and put in a warm place for 90 minutes.

While dough is rising combine sugars and apple pie spice. Set aside. Dice up apples and set aside.

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.

Bake at 350° F for 25 minutes till golden brown.

While baking make frosting by combining cream cheese frosting, cinnamon and caramel together in a small bowl. Spread over warm rolls and enjoy!

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