Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with our Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Maple Icing. These delightful rolls are a perfect combination of soft, fluffy dough and sweet, spiced apples, all topped with a rich brown butter maple icing that elevates every bite. Ideal for cozy family breakfasts or brunch gatherings, this recipe is not only simple to follow but also sure to impress your guests. With a unique blend of flavors and textures, these cinnamon rolls will quickly become a seasonal favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 3 1/2 – 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and brown sugar; let sit until bubbly.
- Add softened butter, eggs, flour (starting with 3 1/2 cups), and salt; mix until smooth.
- Cover and let rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling by mixing sugars and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, top with apple mixture, roll tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place in greased baking dish; let rise again for 20–30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare icing by melting butter until light brown; whisk in cream cheese, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Spread icing over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 49mg