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Deliciously Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 medium apples peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened (for frosting)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk for frosting

Instructions

  • Prepare the dough by mixing the dry ingredients.
  • Warm the milk and butter together and incorporate into the dry mix.
  • Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
  • Prepare the filling by mixing apples, cinnamon, and sugars.
  • Roll out the dough and spread the filling evenly.
  • Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
  • Place rolls in a greased baking dish for a second rise.
  • Bake the rolls until golden brown.
  • Prepare the cream cheese frosting while rolls cool.
  • Frost the rolls and serve warm.