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Apple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls


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  • Author: chef-emmy
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cinnamon rolls filled with apple pie filling and topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup cooked apple pie filling
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit until foamy.
  2. Mix flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Knead until smooth.
  3. Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 60 minutes.
  4. Roll out the dough and spread the cinnamon brown sugar filling, followed by the apple pie filling and toasted pecans.
  5. Roll it up tightly and slice into rolls.
  6. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth for the cream cheese frosting.
  9. Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

Notes

Best enjoyed warm with frosting. Can be frozen for later use.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg