Easy Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Easy Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 45 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    7

Imagine the comforting flavors of apple pie and cinnamon rolls swirled into a delightful muffin. These Easy Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins are soft, buttery, and bursting with warm spices and sweet apple pieces, creating a truly irresistible treat.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    48 g
  • Cholesterol
    28 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    274 mg
  • Sugar
    26 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Allow frozen rolls to thaw and rise: Place the frozen rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray a piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray and cover the rolls. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 2-3 hours.

02

Step

Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

03

Step

Prepare cinnamon-sugar mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside. Place the melted butter in a separate small bowl.

04

Step

Assemble the muffins: Take approximately 1 tablespoon of the thawed and risen dough and gently roll it into a ball. Dip the dough ball into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated. Place three of these buttered and sugared dough balls into each muffin liner.

05

Step

Add apple-raisin filling: In a small bowl, combine the diced apples and golden raisins. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the apple-raisin mixture over the dough balls in each muffin liner.

06

Step

Bake the muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and cooked through. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

07

Step

Prepare cream cheese glaze: While the muffins are baking, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and creamy. Add more heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach your desired consistency.

08

Step

Glaze and serve: Once the muffins have cooled slightly, drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the top of each muffin. Serve warm and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
If you don't have golden raisins, regular raisins or dried cranberries will work well.
Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 2 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Rick Johns

    I added chopped walnuts to the apple mixture for extra crunch, and it was a delicious addition!

  • Madie Ritchie

    I made these with gluten-free flour and they turned out great! A perfect treat for those with dietary restrictions.

  • Allene Moen

    My kids absolutely devoured these! They're already asking me to make them again.

  • Adela Kris

    The rising time was a bit longer for me, but the end result was well worth the wait!

  • Israel Dicki

    The cream cheese glaze is what makes these muffins truly special. So creamy and delicious!

  • Eugenia Koelpin

    These muffins were a huge hit at my brunch! Everyone loved the apple-cinnamon flavor!

  • Matilde Balistreri

    I used a different brand of frozen rolls, and they worked perfectly fine. Don't be afraid to experiment!

  • Krystina Dubuque

    These are so much easier than making traditional cinnamon rolls. A great recipe for a quick and tasty breakfast.

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