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Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls. These delightful treats are filled with tender apples and aromatic cinnamon, making them the perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch table—especially during the fall season. With a soft and gooey texture, they are sure to impress family and friends at any gathering. Plus, the sweet cream cheese frosting on top adds a luscious finish that makes these rolls irresistible. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a sweet dessert after dinner; either way, they offer a delicious experience that will leave everyone wanting more.

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, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it foam for 5 minutes. Add eggs and salt; mix well.
  2. Gradually incorporate flour until a dough forms, then mix in softened butter. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  3. Allow dough to rise in a greased bowl for about an hour or until doubled in size.
  4. For the apple filling, sauté diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch until tender; cool.
  5. Mix pecans with softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the cinnamon filling.
  6. Roll out dough into a rectangle, layer with fillings, roll tightly, and cut into equal pieces.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. While baking, prepare frosting by mixing softened cream cheese and butter with powdered sugar and whipping cream until creamy.
  9. Drizzle frosting over cooled rolls before serving.

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