Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Maple Icing

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 30 minutes
• total time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup warm milk

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 tablespoon brown sugar

4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature

3 large eggs

3 1/2 -4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon

6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature

2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped

4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature

6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

1/4 cup maple syrup

2-3 cups powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the milk, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit 5-10 minutes, until bubbly on top. Add the butter, eggs, 3 1/2 cups flour, and salt. Using the dough hook, mix until the flour is completely incorporated, about 4-5 minutes. If the dough is still sticky, add the additional 1/2 cup flour, adding more as needed until the dough is smooth to touch.

2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

3. Meanwhile, mix the filling. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, sugar, and cinnamon. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.

4. Punch the dough down and roll out onto a lightly floured surface, creating a large rectangle about 12 x 18 inches. Spread the butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle on the apples and cinnamon sugar. Starting with the long edge closest to you, roll the dough into a log, keeping it tight as you go. When you reach the edge, pinch along the edge to seal. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12-15 rolls. Place the rolls into the prepared baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise 20-30 minutes.

5. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

6. Meanwhile, make the icing. Add the butter to a pot set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown lightly until it smells toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. To a bowl with the cream cheese in it, whisk in the maple syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Spread the icing over the warm rolls. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 545 kcal