Description
These 10 Minute Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a quick and easy twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, made with crescent dough, sweet cinnamon sugar, and fresh diced apples. Baked until golden and topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese icing, they make a perfect warm and comforting treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Rolls
- 3 tubes crescent dough sheets
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups apple, diced
For the Icing
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is ready for baking the rolls evenly.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar with the cinnamon to create the flavorful cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll one tube of crescent dough onto a lightly floured surface, making sure it lays flat without tearing.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the melted butter evenly over the surface of the crescent dough to help the cinnamon sugar stick and add richness.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar and Apples: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough and then add the diced apples on top.
- Roll the Dough: Starting at the bottom edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight tube shape encasing the apples and sugar.
- Slice Into Rolls: Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into 1 ½ inch sections to form individual rolls.
- Arrange on Baking Tray: Place the sliced rolls spaced evenly on a greased 11×14-inch baking tray to allow room for baking expansion.
- Repeat with Remaining Dough: Repeat steps 3 through 8 with the remaining two tubes of crescent dough, butter, sugar, and apples.
- Bake the Rolls: Bake the arranged rolls in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top and are cooked through.
- Prepare Icing: While the rolls bake, prepare the cream cheese icing by mixing room-temperature cream cheese and softened butter in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add Flavor and Sugar: Stir in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Adjust Icing Consistency: Gradually add heavy cream in small amounts while mixing to achieve your preferred icing consistency.
- Cool Slightly: Once baked, let the apple cinnamon rolls cool for about 10 minutes to prevent melting the icing.
- Drizzle Icing: Drizzle or spread the cream cheese icing over the warm rolls, allowing it to slightly melt and soak in.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the delicious apple cinnamon rolls warm and enjoy a delightful treat.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples for the best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute crescent dough with puff pastry if preferred.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some chopped nuts inside before rolling.
- Make sure the cream cheese is room temperature for smooth icing.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
