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Apple Cinnamon Rolls


  • Total Time: 100 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x

Description

Fluffy, homemade cinnamon rolls filled with warm spiced apple chunks and topped with a creamy glaze. A cozy treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.


Ingredients

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3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 ¼ tsp instant yeast

½ tsp salt

½ cup warm plant-based milk

¼ cup melted butter (dairy-free if needed)

1 egg

1 tsp non-alcoholic vanilla extract

2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced

3 tbsp unsalted butter

½ cup brown sugar

1 tbsp flour

2 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

4 oz cream cheese (room temp)

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk (plant-based)

½ tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)


Instructions

Bloom yeast with warm milk and sugar for 10 minutes.

Mix in butter, vanilla, egg, then flour and salt. Knead 7–8 min.

Let dough rise 1 hour. Sauté apples with sugar, spices, butter, and flour.

Roll dough, spread filling, roll up and slice.

Place in dish, rise again 20 min, then bake at 350°F for 25 min.

Beat icing ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

Best apples: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.

Cool slightly before icing to avoid melting.

Freeze unbaked or baked rolls for later.

  • Prep Time: 75 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: apple cinnamon rolls, cinnamon rolls with apple, homemade apple rolls