Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls. Soft and fluffy, these delightful rolls are slathered with a creamy maple frosting that adds a touch of sweetness to your mornings. Perfect for cozy fall breakfasts or festive gatherings, they’re made with simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. Experience the rich taste of apple butter combined with aromatic cinnamon, making every bite a delicious treat. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or saved for later, these rolls promise to be a favorite addition to your breakfast table.
Ingredients
- 1 envelope active dry yeast (1 tablespoon)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm milk and sugar; let it sit until bubbly.
- Combine remaining liquid ingredients (milk, sugar, eggs, melted butter) into the yeast mixture.
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl; add the yeast mixture and knead until soft and stretchy.
- Allow the dough to rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough, spread apple butter, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture, then roll tightly and slice into rounds.
- Arrange in a baking pan and let rise again until puffy before baking at 350°F for 18–25 minutes.
- Prepare frosting while rolls bake; mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Frost warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 62mg