Description
Delight in the warmth of freshly baked Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls, a comforting treat perfect for any occasion. These rolls are made with soft, fluffy dough swirled with rich apple butter and cinnamon, then drizzled with a luscious maple cream cheese frosting. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet dessert, their irresistible flavor and delightful aroma will fill your kitchen with joy. Prepare ahead and bake them fresh for a cozy morning, or indulge in a warm roll any time of day. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can master this recipe and impress family and friends alike.
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 the yeast by mixing it with warm milk and sugar; let it sit until bubbly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine activated yeast, remaining milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Gradually add flour and salt; knead until soft and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (about 45-60 minutes).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread apple butter evenly over it.
- Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture on top; roll up tightly and slice into rounds.
- Place rolls in a greased baking pan; let rise again until puffy (20-30 minutes).
- Bake at 350°F for 18-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Frost warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg