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Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert that brings warmth and comfort to any occasion. These rolls feature a gooey apple pie filling, balanced with warm spices and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy weekend mornings, this recipe delivers a unique twist on traditional cinnamon rolls that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, you can enjoy these sweet rolls year-round, making them a versatile addition to your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 250g whole milk, lukewarm
  • 50g Granulated Sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 565g All-Purpose Flour
  • 100g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  • 850g – about four medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
  • 30g Unsalted Butter
  • 80g Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp Corn starch
  • 125g Pecan Halves
  • 190g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  • 280g Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
  • 115g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  • 225g Cream Cheese, at room temperature
  • 250g Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1–2 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add eggs and salt; mix well. Gradually incorporate flour until combined, then knead in unsalted butter until smooth. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
  3. For the apple filling, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch; cook until apples are tender but not mushy.
  4. Punch down risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface; roll into a large rectangle (16×24 inches). Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Distribute apple filling and pecans evenly before rolling tightly into a log; slice into 12 pieces.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place rolls on a lined baking sheet and let rise again for 30 minutes. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. For frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar while mixing, adjusting consistency with heavy whipping cream as needed.
  7. Drizzle frosting over warm rolls before serving.

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