Description
Looking for the best cinnamon roll idea? These apple cider cinnamo rolls are easy, quick, and packed with warm, cozy flavor! Perfect for fall mornings, holiday brunches, or anytime you want a simple yet impressive treat. Soft, fluffy, and drizzled in cider glaze this is the best healthy-ish comfort bake you’ll love!
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup reduced apple cider
- 2 tbsp softened butter (for filling)
- 1/2 cup apple cider (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp butter (for glaze)
Instructions
- Warm the milk, mix with sugar, and add yeast. Let sit until foamy.
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, eggs, butter, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise for 1 hour, covered.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cider, and butter for the filling.
- Roll out dough, spread filling, roll up, and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls in a baking dish and let rise 30–40 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
- Reduce apple cider for glaze. Mix with powdered sugar and butter.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- Chopped sautéed apples add even more flavor.
- Prep the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
- Freeze after baking and reheat when needed.
- Top with pecans or extra cinnamon for variation.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American