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Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls: Warm and Gooey Morning Bliss

These Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls are gooey, delicious, and perfect for cozy mornings, making them a crowd favorite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
For the Filling
  • 1 can Apple Pie Filling store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Cinnamon Filling mix thoroughly
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Frosting let cream cheese soften

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast, letting it bloom for about 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Gradually mix in flour, eggs, and salt, kneading the dough for about 10 minutes until soft and elastic.
  3. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1–2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  4. While the dough rises, peel and chop your apples, and cook the apples with sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a skillet over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
  5. Once cooked, remove from heat and allow the apple mixture to cool.
  6. Once the brioche dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, around ¼ inch thick.
  7. Evenly spread the brown sugar cinnamon filling over the dough, followed by the cooled apple mixture and toasted pecans.
  8. Roll the dough tightly into a log, sealing the edges, and slice into 12 equal-sized rolls.
  9. Place them in a greased baking dish and let the rolls rise for about 30–60 minutes until puffed.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), then bake the rolls for 35–45 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before spreading the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Assemble the rolls the night before for convenience, letting them rise in the fridge overnight before baking for fresh morning rolls.

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