Easy Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe

Name: Easy Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 frozen dinner rolls (such as Rhodes(R)); cooking spray; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or more as needed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

12 frozen dinner rolls (such as Rhodes(R))
cooking spray
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Put frozen rolls on a baking sheet, spray a piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray and place over rolls. Let rise until doubled in size, about 3 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
3
Mix white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Place melted butter in a small bowl.
4
Grab approximately 1 tablespoon of thawed and risen dough and roll into a ball. Dip the ball in the melted butter and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat to fill each muffin liner with 3 buttered and sugared dough balls.
5
Combine apples and raisins in a bowl. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon apple-raisin mixture over each muffin.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
7
Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, whipping cream, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until glaze is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle glaze over muffins.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 frozen dinner rolls (such as Rhodes(R)), cooking spray, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Easy Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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