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
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Activate yeast: Mix warm milk, water, oil, and syrup. Stir in yeast and let sit 5 mins until foamy.
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Form dough: Add salt, then mix in flour gradually. Knead 5–7 mins until smooth and tacky.
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First rise: Cover dough in oiled bowl, let rise 1 hour until doubled.
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Cook apples: Simmer diced apples with water until tender. Drain well and cool.
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Mix filling sugar + spices.
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Roll & fill: Divide dough in half. Roll into 12×18” rectangles. Spread butter, sugar mix, and apples.
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Roll & cut: Roll up tightly, slice each log into 12 pieces using floss.
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Second rise: Place in buttered pans, cover, rise 30–45 mins.
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Bake: At 350°F for 25–30 mins until golden.
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Frost: Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy. Spread on warm rolls.
Notes
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Use dental floss for clean cuts
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Add pecans or bourbon to filling for a twist
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Frost while warm for melt-in-the-crevices magic
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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