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Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting


  • Author: Harper Callahan
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins

Description

Soft, golden swirls of spiced apples and buttery dough, crowned with silky maple cream cheese frosting. These rolls are a hug in edible form—perfect for lazy mornings, cozy brunches, or turning any day into a cinnamon-scented celebration.


Instructions

  • Activate yeast: Mix warm milk, water, oil, and syrup. Stir in yeast and let sit 5 mins until foamy.

  • Form dough: Add salt, then mix in flour gradually. Knead 5–7 mins until smooth and tacky.

  • First rise: Cover dough in oiled bowl, let rise 1 hour until doubled.

  • Cook apples: Simmer diced apples with water until tender. Drain well and cool.

  • Mix filling sugar + spices.

  • Roll & fill: Divide dough in half. Roll into 12×18” rectangles. Spread butter, sugar mix, and apples.

  • Roll & cut: Roll up tightly, slice each log into 12 pieces using floss.

  • Second rise: Place in buttered pans, cover, rise 30–45 mins.

  • Bake: At 350°F for 25–30 mins until golden.

  • Frost: Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy. Spread on warm rolls.

Notes

  • Use dental floss for clean cuts

  • Add pecans or bourbon to filling for a twist

  • Frost while warm for melt-in-the-crevices magic

  • Freeze unbaked rolls after slicing for quick future baking

  • Prep Time: 35 mins

Nutrition

  • Calories: 330 kcal per Roll
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Protein: 5g