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Apple Walnut Cinnamon Rolls
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Apple Walnut Cinnamon Rolls

Buttery sweet cinnamon rolls full of apples and walnuts! 
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 15 rolls
Calories 487kcal
Author Courtney Whitmore

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Rolls

  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk warmed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp apple pie spice
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup apples diced
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped

For the Cream Cheese Icing

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Warm milk (105-110 degrees F.) and add packet of yeast. Add a pinch of sugar, stir to combine, and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Yeast should froth slightly. 
  • Add sugar, butter, and eggs to bowl of electric mixer. Mix until combined. Add salt and flour. Combine. Pour in milk/yeast mixture and switch to dough hook of mixture. If not using mixer, hand knead. Mix (or hand knead) for 5-10 minutes. Dough will be sticky. 
  • Place dough in an oiled or buttered bowl. Cover and place in a warm location (such as oven with light on). Allow to rise for 1 hour (or until doubled in size). Punch down and allow to rise for additional 15 minutes. 
  • Roll out dough on a floured surface (to approximately 18" x 12"). Combine butter with sugars and spices. Spread evenly across dough. Sprinkle with apples and walnuts. 
  • Rolling from the long edge, carefully roll dough up tightly. Use a sharp knife to cut cinnamon rolls (about 1 1/2" thick) and place in an oiled or buttered 9x13 dish. Cover and allow to rise again for 1 hour. 
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and bake for 20 minutes. Don't over-bake. 
  • In a mixer, cream together butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth. Pour over warm cinnamon rolls. Optional: garnish with diced walnuts. 

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2.2mg