Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls

Soft, fluffy apple cinnamon yeast rolls swirled with juicy apples, warm cinnamon, and sweet glaze. An irresistible homemade treat for breakfast or dessert.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword cinnamon roll

Prep Time 2 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 3

Servings rolls

Calories 324kcal

Ingredients

Dough

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
1 cup milk - warm - 110°F
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
¼ cup butter softened (unsalted)

Filling

2 cups apples finely chopped and peeled - about 2 medium
½ cup brown sugar - packed
2 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter softened (unsalted)

Glaze

1 cup confectioner’s sugar
3 milk 2-3 tbsp
½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Mix the flour and salt in a medium bowl.
Dissolve yeast in the warm milk and the sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for about 5–10 minutes until it looks foamy.
Add the egg, butter, and the flour mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms, adding more flour if needed.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes, until the texture is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise about 1 hour or until doubled.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Punch down the dough and roll it into a 12x18-inch rectangle.
Spread the softened butter in an even layer on top of the dough.
Mix the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Spread the apple mixture over the buttered dough.
Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 slices.
Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch pan.
Cover and let the rolls rise for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
Whisk the glaze ingredients together in a small bowl and drizzle it over the warm rolls before serving.

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