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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, where gooey sweetness meets warm spices in every bite. These cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, impressing family and friends with their rich flavors and tender texture. The combination of spiced apples and crunchy pecans creates a symphony of taste that’s hard to resist. Plus, the make-ahead option allows for a stress-free morning, making fresh, warm rolls easier than ever!

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. Prepare the dough by combining lukewarm milk and sugar; sprinkle yeast and let froth.
  2. Mix in eggs, salt, flour, and softened butter until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead on a floured surface until smooth; let rise in a greased bowl until doubled.
  4. Make apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and corn starch until slightly softened.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread with softened butter and sprinkle with brown sugar mixture and apple filling.
  6. Roll tightly into a log shape; slice into equal pieces and place in a greased baking dish.
  7. Allow rolls to rise until puffy; bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. While baking, prepare frosting by mixing softened butter and cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Frost cooled rolls generously before serving.

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