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Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Maple Icing

Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Maple Icing
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Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Maple Icing are an irresistible treat that brings warmth and comfort to any breakfast or brunch table. These delightful rolls feature a soft, pillowy dough swirled with sweet apples and aromatic cinnamon, all drizzled with a rich brown butter maple icing. Perfect for gatherings or cozy mornings at home, this recipe is not only simple to make but also offers the flexibility to customize with your favorite nuts or dried fruits.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 1/2 – 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2–3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit until bubbly (5-10 minutes).
  2. Add butter, eggs, flour (starting with 3 ½ cups), and salt. Mix until incorporated and knead until smooth.
  3. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle with chopped apples and cinnamon sugar mixture.
  6. Roll tightly from one edge to form a log and cut into 12-15 rolls.
  7. Place in a greased baking dish and let rise again for 20-30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. For icing, melt butter until browned; whisk with cream cheese, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  10. Drizzle icing over warm rolls before serving.

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