Apple butter cinnamon rolls!

🍎🥐 Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with sweet apple butter and a hint of warm cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert.

🛒 Ingredients

For the dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup sugar

• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ cup warm milk

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 large egg

For the filling:

• ½ cup apple butter

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ cup brown sugar

For the glaze (optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the dough:

   • In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

   • Mix in sugar, melted butter, and egg. Gradually add flour and salt, kneading into a soft dough.

   • Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.

2. Roll out dough:

   • Roll dough into a rectangle (~12×8 inches).

3. Add filling:

   • Spread apple butter evenly over the dough.

   • Sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.

4. Form rolls:

   • Roll dough tightly from the long side. Slice into 9–12 rolls.

   • Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.

5. Bake:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.

6. Glaze (optional):

   • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

🍽️ Tips & Variations

• Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for extra texture.

• Swap apple butter for pumpkin butter in fall for a seasonal twist.

• Brush rolls with melted butter right after baking for extra richness.

• Serve slightly warm for the best soft, gooey texture.

These apple butter cinnamon rolls are sweet, comforting, and aromatic—a perfect treat for holidays or weekend breakfasts.

I can also share a quick no-yeast version that’s ready in under 30 minutes if you want!