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Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 3/4 cup apple butter
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, very soft
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit until foamy, then mix in remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and flour. Knead 6 to 8 minutes until smooth.
  2. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Roll dough into a 12x16 inch rectangle. Brush with soft butter, then spread with apple butter mixed with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Roll up tightly, seal the seam, and slice into 12 rolls. Arrange in a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  5. Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 22 to 25 minutes until golden.
  6. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

The times above reflect active work and baking only; rising adds about 1.5 to 2 hours. For overnight rolls, assemble and slice into the pan the night before, cover, and refrigerate, then let them come to room temperature while the oven preheats.