Description
These delicious apple cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and topped with a creamy glaze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 ½–4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups peeled diced apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp flour (helps absorb juices)
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice (prevents browning; optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (to loosen as needed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt; whisk together.
- Add flour gradually (start with 3 ½ cups), mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead 6–8 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. (Add additional flour only if sticky.)
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
- In a bowl, toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice.
- Spread softened butter over the dough once rolled out, then sprinkle apple mixture evenly.
- Roll dough into a rectangle about 12×18 inches.
- Spread the butter, then sprinkle the apple mixture.
- Roll tightly from the long side into a log.
- Cut into 12 rolls using a sharp knife or floss.
- Place in a greased 9×13 baking pan.
- Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Add milk as needed until pourable.
- Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh active dry yeast.
- Let the rolls cool slightly before adding the glaze.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg