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Close-up of a freshly baked apple butter cinnamon roll on a wire rack, showing its soft texture and glaze.

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls

These apple butter cinnamon rolls are a delicious twist on a classic breakfast treat. They feature a soft, fluffy dough filled with a warm apple butter and cinnamon mixture, topped with a simple glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast or 1 packet
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 tsp salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in the melted butter and eggs into the yeast mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, mix together the apple butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
  6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 12x18 inches.
  7. Spread the apple butter mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border on one long edge.
  8. Starting from the long edge with the filling, tightly roll up the dough. Pinch the seam to seal.
  9. Cut the roll into 12 equal slices. Place the slices cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
  10. Cover the baking dish and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
  11. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  13. Once the rolls are out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.

Notes

You can add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the filling for extra texture. Serve warm.

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