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Apple Cinnamon Cinnabon Recipe

Bring the flavors of Autumn into your kitchen with these Apple Cinnamon Cinnabons. The combination of tender apples, warm spices, and sweet dough makes these rolls the perfect autumn treat. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a large bowl, warm the milk to 110°F (45°C). Sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  • Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, until the dough comes together. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Prepare the Filling:

  • In a small saucepan, cook the diced apples over medium heat until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 16x21-inch rectangle.
  • Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough. Distribute the cooled apples evenly over the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Shape and Bake the Rolls:

  • Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices using a knife or dental floss.
  • Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Prepare the Frosting:

  • In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the frosting over the warm rolls before serving.

Dough:

  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Filling:

  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Items Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
  • Rolling pin
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Knife or dental floss (for slicing dough)
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

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