Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Apple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. These soft, yeasted rolls are filled with a delicious blend of sweet diced apples, crunchy pecans, and aromatic cinnamon, all drizzled with a rich cream cheese glaze. Perfectly fluffy and bursting with flavor, these rolls are sure to become a family favorite. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or warmed up later, they offer a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let it foam for 5-10 minutes.
- Mix in melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually add flour until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled (1 to 1.5 hours).
- For the filling: Cream butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; fold in apples and pecans.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread filling over it; roll tightly and slice into rolls.
- Arrange rolls in a greased pan; let them rise again until puffy (30-45 minutes).
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter; add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 179mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 36mg