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Apple Cinnamon Roll Recipe

These Apple Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with spiced apple goodness — the perfect cozy treat for crisp fall mornings, holiday brunches, or sweet autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk, warm
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • stand mixer or hands for kneading
  • Rolling Pin
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, remaining sugar, butter, eggs, and salt. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
  2. In a skillet, cook diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened. Let cool.
  3. Roll dough into a 14×18-inch rectangle. Spread apple filling evenly. Roll up tightly from the long side. Slice into 12 rolls.
  4. Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

Let apples cool before spreading them on dough. Slice rolls cleanly using unflavored dental floss. Proof in a slightly warm oven for quicker rise. Drizzle the glaze while rolls are still warm for best melt and flavor.