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Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls: Discover Irresistible Flavor!

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls

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Deliciously soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with apple butter and topped with a creamy glaze.

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, melted
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, salt, and cinnamon to the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually add flour and knead until a soft dough forms.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread apple butter evenly on top.
  6. Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
  7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
  • These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
  • Feel free to add nuts or raisins for extra texture.

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