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Heavenly Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Maple Icing

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Warm, tender cinnamon rolls studded with sweet apples and topped with glossy brown butter maple icing, perfect for any morning.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1/4 cup water, warmed
  • 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add warm milk, water, melted butter, and egg. Mix until dough forms.
  3. Knead dough for 5 minutes, then let it rise for 1 hour.
  4. In a pan, cook apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until soft. Set aside.
  5. Roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter and apple filling.
  6. Roll tightly, cut into slices, and place in a baking dish.
  7. Let rolls rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
  8. Whisk browned butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk for icing.
  9. Drizzle icing over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for smooth dough; watch butter carefully while browning to avoid bitterness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg