Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls

Looking through my recipes, I thought that these would go good on a nice fall day like today! I would make the dough in my bread machine first and then do the rest because I don't trust myself to make dough without my machine, but I am sure there are those of you who are more talented than me! Enjoy them!

Ingredients


3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup 2% milk

1/4 cup apple cider or juice

1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup butter, softened, divided

1 egg

2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples

1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar

3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon



APPLE CIDER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

2 cups apple cider or juice

1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2-1/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, cider and 1/4 cup butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll into a 15-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread remaining butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine the apples, brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter.

Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. For frosting, place cider and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick; cool cider.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and reduced cider; beat until smooth. Spread over warm rolls. Yield: 1 dozen.