Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat perfect for any breakfast or brunch gathering. These fluffy rolls are swirled with rich apple butter and fragrant cinnamon, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. Topped with a creamy maple cream cheese frosting, they offer a decadent twist that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to enjoy fresh out of the oven or later, these rolls are the ultimate comfort food for lazy mornings or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 yeast by mixing it with warm milk and sugar; let sit until bubbly.
- Combine activated yeast mixture with remaining milk, sugar, beaten eggs, and melted butter.
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl; add the wet ingredients and knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread apple butter evenly, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll tightly and slice into rounds; allow to rise again in a greased baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 18-25 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg