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Apple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

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Delightful Apple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls oozing with cinnamon-spiced goodness, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup apple pie filling
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by warming the milk, stirring in sugar, and sprinkling yeast. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the dough by whisking flour and salt, adding melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Mix until dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: Grease a bowl with dough, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans.
  6. Roll out the dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  7. Spread the apple pie filling over the dough, leaving a small border.
  8. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the apple filling uniformly.
  9. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
  10. Second rise: Cover the dish and let rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
  11. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Make the frosting by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  13. Frost the rolls with cream cheese frosting as soon as they cool for a few minutes.

Notes

For optimal enjoyment, serve warm with coffee or chai. Garnish with toasted pecans or whipped cream.

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Keywords: cinnamon rolls, apple rolls, dessert, brunch, pecan rolls

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