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Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls with Browned Butter Icing

Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls with Browned Butter Icing Bliss

Delight in these Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls with Browned Butter Icing, perfect for a cozy autumn treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • ¼ cup Warm Water Activates yeast; between 105°F and 115°F
  • 2 ¼ tsp Dry Yeast Can substitute with instant yeast
  • ¾ cup Warm Apple Cider Use regular apple juice if needed
  • 6 tbsp Butter Melted; salted or unsalted
  • 2 Eggs Beaten
  • ⅓ cup Sugar Brown sugar gives deeper flavor
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Feel free to add more for intense spice
  • ¾ tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • 4 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
Filling
  • 2 tbsp Butter For sautéing apples
  • 4 Apples Peeled and finely diced; Granny Smith preferred
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Adds moisture and flavor
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice Brightens apple flavor
  • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Thickens filling
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Enhances flavor
  • Pinch of Salt Balances flavor
Cinnamon Filling
  • 8 tbsp Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon For signature spice flavor
Icing
  • 6 tbsp Browned Butter Rich flavor base
  • 6 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 ½ cups Icing Sugar Sweetens icing

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • skillet
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

Activation and Dough Preparation
  1. Begin by heating warm water between 105°F and 115°F. Stir in the sugar and yeast, allowing it to froth for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine the warm apple cider, melted butter, beaten eggs, and activated yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms, then knead with a dough hook for about 5 minutes.
Rising and Filling Preparation
  1. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, sauté diced apples for 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and apple cider, cooking until thickened. Allow cooling.
Cinnamon Filling and Assembly
  1. Blend softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon until smooth.
  2. Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread cinnamon filling, add cooled apple mixture, roll tightly, and cut into 12 pieces.
Final Rise, Baking, and Icing
  1. Place sliced rolls in a greased pan to rise again for about 30 minutes.
  2. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter until browned and nutty. Cool for icing.
  3. Mix browned butter with cream cheese and icing sugar until creamy.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 25 to 35 minutes.
  5. Let the rolls cool slightly and generously spread the icing over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, spread icing while rolls are warm and use quality ingredients.

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