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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! These enchanting rolls are filled with a gooey apple pie mixture and a rich cinnamon brown sugar blend, all topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat at any gathering, these rolls combine comforting flavors and textures that everyone will adore. Plus, you can prep the components ahead of time, making them an ideal choice for busy mornings or festive occasions. With seasonal flavors of cinnamon and apple, these rolls are sure to bring warmth and joy to your table.

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 bowl, combine lukewarm milk and granulated sugar; add yeast and let sit until frothy.
  2. Mix in eggs and salt; gradually add flour and softened butter to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead on a floured surface until smooth, then let rise in a greased bowl until doubled (about 1 hour).
  4. For the filling, cook diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and corn starch until tender.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Layer apple filling and toasted pecans before rolling tightly into a log shape.
  7. Cut into twelve pieces and place on a lined baking sheet; let rise again for 30 minutes.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare frosting by mixing softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and salt until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.

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