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Hey, hi! Happy first FRIDAY of November!
I actually cannot believe it’s the first Friday of November, I only wait for this time to come around ALL YEAR long, so to say that I am a tad bit excited would an understatement. I mean, for one we have these cinnamon rolls to talk about, and two, it’s officially time to start talking holiday food!
Umm, yess! And I could not think of a better way to end the first Friday of November than with fluffy, gooey and buttery apple cinnamon rolls! Say hello to Saturday brunch everyone!
Cinnamon rolls hold a special place in my kitchen, and by that, I really just mean that I love them to pieces. Growing up, my mom would occasionally buy the cinnamon rolls that come from the can around the holidays, and my brothers and I LOVED them. We looked forward to these cinnamon roll breakfasts every single year. I mean, what kid does not love a good cinna-roll, you know?
Well, at some point down the road I decided to try my hand at making my own cinnamon rolls. Maybe as an attempt to avoid the inevitable food coma that always followed our face stuffing frenzy. I mean, homemade is always better, and you guys, these apple cinnamon rolls are no exception. From that day on, I never looked at another canned cinnamon roll again. Anyone else have a similar experience?
Ok, where to start.
I always use the same base dough for my cinnamon rolls. It’s a base of butter, eggs and milk. Super simple, but really doughy and perfect. Next comes the caramelized apple filling… so amazing. The the rolls are topped off with the most delicious cream cheese chia spiced frosting. Whoa!
A little more on the filling here, because it really is amazing. Brown sugar caramelized apples, spread over a generous layer of salted butter and cinnamon sugar. The secret here is Land O’Lakes European Style Super Premium Salted Butter. This butter is the perfect ingredient to add just a touch of holiday specialness to these cinnamon rolls. The sweet European style cream with a hint of salt goes a long way, and is really what sets these rolls apart.
Okok and well, the frosting helps too!!
Oh my gosh, this frosting is to die for, so delish! I mean, chai spiced cream cheese frosting…with more salted butter…you know, for good measure! Yeah, it really is just as good as it sounds. Actually, it’s better!! Think about your favorite chai tea, but with whipped cream cheese, a little sugar, a little butter and a ton of vanilla. You just cannot go wrong with a combo like that.
Put this all together and you end up with the most perfect (and most delicious) cinnamon roll. Like FOR REAL, I wish I could truly express just how much I love these rolls. Even my picky brothers, who are cinnamon roll purists, enjoyed these apple stuffed cinnamon rolls, and you know what… they said the frosting was the best they’d ever had.
Um, cool!
The point in all my rambling here, is that these are truly one of my favorite breakfast or brunch rolls. They’re perfect for any upcoming holiday gatherings you may be hosting or attending. Plus, cinnamon rolls are great because they can be made in advance and then baked just before eating. Avoiding morning chaos… score!
I already have plans to serve these Thanksgiving morning, but I will for sure be making a double batch, as I know these will be downed within seconds…they are just THAT good!
I mean, that frosting alone…still dreaming about it.
Oh and also, is chai the spice maybe just the best thing ever? I am thinking so… more chia to come this November!
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FYI: A rolled up doughy glimpse into heaven right there.
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These look incredible!!! Do you think they could be made the night before and baked in the morning?
Yes, that works great! I do it all them time. Let me know if you have any questions. Hope you love these. Thanks! 🙂
Is there any better way to start the day?? I don’t think so?
Agreed!! Thanks Gerry!
Apparently, Chai is a mixture of the spices you have listed. I didn’t know that. Sorry for the ignorant commants.
No worries, thank you!
lol. Chia has changed to Chai. But there is no Chai in the ingredients or instructions.
I believe she’s going to a Chai type spice blend.
Yup, chai spice blend! Thanks! 🙂
Yup, Chai the spice! 🙂
Chai!!
Look so delicious. Definitely making these.
King Arthur Flour has a chai spice powder that is so easy to add to baking.
Yes Chai! SO SORRY about the typo. All is fixed! Thank you so much and Happy Friday! 🙂
I kept wondering why I didn’t see Chia seed specs in the frosting…I get it now, Cream cheese CHAI frosting!
Yes Chai! SO SORRY about the typo. All is fixed! Thank you so much and Happy Friday! 🙂
Oh my goodness, HOW have I not tried this Euro-style butter yet?? This recipe looks like the perfect way to make the most of it.
I don’t know!! But now you can!! Thanks hope you love it Erin!
woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow cinnamon rolls. WOW. oh my god. Oh my god. Nothing like some yeasty, soft bread to make my Friday!
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Ah!! Agree! So happy you like them!!
This sounds great but where is the chia?
SO SORRY it is actually chai the spice, not chia the seed. So sorry about the typo. All is fixed! Thank you so much and Happy Friday! 🙂
Sorry, Typo!! Chai not chia!
You have a new fan! Your quite brilliant! I really must try these!
These look incredible!! I love the idea of chai frosting! Also, where did you get that plate in a few of those pictures?! It’s so beautiful! Have a great weekend!
Thank you!! I bought the plate on Etsy, just search ceramics. 🙂
Chia are little seeds…pretty sure you mean chai.
Yes Chai! SO SORRY about the typo. All is fixed! Thank you so much and Happy Friday! 🙂
Yes, sorry about that!
Haha, I kind of feel like saying “Thank you so much for sharing these….but why did you have to share these DANGEROUS things?????” Totally JK, but these really look incredible Tieghan!
Haha! They’re too good!! Thanks Tori!
Looks great….. pretty sure u mean chai!!
Yes Chai! SO SORRY about the typo. All is fixed! Thank you so much and Happy Friday! 🙂
Yes! Thank you!!
Chia? Maybe chai? Making this weekend as a test run! They look so delicious.
Ha I thought the same about the chia and wondered how chia seeds would be weird in a frosting, chai frosting sounds awesome!
SO sorry! Yes, it is chai spice! SORRY about the typo. All is fixed! Thank you so much and Happy Friday! 🙂
Haha! Sorry about that!! Hope you love it!
Yes Chai! SO SORRY about the typo. All is fixed! Thank you so much and Happy Friday! 🙂
Thanks hope you love them!