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Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls
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Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Filled with a luscious apple pie filling and packed with crunchy pecans, these rolls offer a comforting sweetness that is simply irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering, planning a festive brunch, or just looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cinnamon rolls are sure to please everyone at the table. Best of all, you can prepare the dough and filling ahead of time, making it easy to enjoy fresh-baked rolls right when you need them.

Ingredients

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  • 250g whole milk, lukewarm
  • 50g Granulated Sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 565g All-Purpose Flour
  • 100g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  • 850g – about four medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
  • 30g Unsalted Butter
  • 80g Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp Corn starch
  • 125g Pecan Halves
  • 190g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  • 280g Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
  • 115g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  • 225g Cream Cheese, at room temperature
  • 250g Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1–2 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Warm milk and combine it with yeast and sugar; let sit until foamy.
  2. In a stand mixer, mix flour and salt; add eggs and yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate butter until smooth.
  3. Knead the dough until elastic; let it rise in a warm place until doubled.
  4. Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch until soft.
  5. Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar mixture, apple filling, and pecans.
  6. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces; let rise again before baking.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Whip together cream cheese frosting ingredients and spread over warm rolls.

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