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Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls with Browned Butter Icing

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These Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls with Browned Butter Icing are a deliciously indulgent treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon, the sweetness of apples, and a rich, creamy icing. The dough is infused with the flavors of apple cider, creating a soft, fluffy base that is filled with an apple cinnamon mixture. Topped with a luxurious browned butter cream cheese icing, these rolls are perfect for fall mornings, holiday breakfasts, or anytime you need a cozy, comforting dessert.

Ingredients

For the Apple Cider Cinnamon Roll Dough:

¼ cup warm water

2 ¼ tsp traditional dry yeast

¾ cup warm apple cider (or juice)

6 tbsp butter, melted

2 eggs, beaten

⅓ cup sugar, plus a pinch

1 tsp cinnamon

¾ tsp salt

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra

For the Apple Filling:

2 tbsp butter

4 apples, peeled and finely diced

2 tbsp apple cider (or juice)

1 tsp lemon juice

⅓ cup brown sugar, packed

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of salt

For the Cinnamon Filling:

8 tbsp or 1 stick butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1 tbsp cinnamon

For the Browned Butter Cream Cheese Icing:

6 tbsp butter

6 oz cream cheese, softened

2 ½ cups icing sugar

Instructions

  1. Make the Cinnamon Roll Dough: Dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar and let sit for 5 minutes. Combine the yeast mixture, apple cider, melted butter, eggs, sugar, and mix well. Gradually add flour, cinnamon, and salt, mixing to form dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth, then let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours.
  2. Prepare the Apple Filling: Melt butter in a saucepan, add diced apples, cider, and lemon juice, cooking for 3-4 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt until the sauce thickens. Let cool.
  3. Prepare the Cinnamon Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and set aside.
  4. Assemble the Rolls: Punch down the dough and roll out into an 18×10-inch rectangle. Spread cinnamon filling over the dough, followed by the apple filling. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge and slice into 12 pieces. Place in a greased pan and let rise for 30 minutes.
  5. Make the Browned Butter Icing: Melt butter in a saucepan and cook until golden and fragrant. Let it cool to room temperature, then beat with cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Bake the Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 25-35 minutes until golden brown. Spread the browned butter icing over the warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the apple filling for extra texture.

For a maple twist, substitute browned butter with maple syrup in the icing.

For a dairy-free option, use plant-based butter and cream cheese.

Gluten-free: Swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

Freezing tip: Freeze unbaked rolls, then thaw and let rise before baking.

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