Description
These soft and gooey Thanksgiving Apple Cinnamon Rolls filled with apples and cinnamon are perfect for holiday mornings, creating warm moments with family.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and flour; knead to form a smooth dough.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, covered with a towel.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Spread a mixture of cinnamon, brown sugar, and diced apples over the dough.
- Roll up the dough tightly and slice into even rolls.
- Place in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Choose apples that balance sweetness and tartness for the best flavor. Allowing the dough to rise slowly enhances its flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg