Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups are warm, gooey mini desserts made by baking sweet apple pie filling inside soft, golden cinnamon roll dough for the ultimate easy, two-ingredient treat.

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Why you’ll love this recipe:

If you love the flavors of warm apple pie and gooey cinnamon rolls, then you need to try these 2-Ingredient Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups. They’re sweet, cozy, and ridiculously easy to make — the kind of dessert that looks impressive but takes almost no effort at all!

These Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls take everything you love about a classic cinnamon roll and combine it with the gooey sweetness of apple pie filling. The result? A soft, sticky, melt-in-your-mouth breakfast treat that feels like a warm hug on a chilly morning.

Here’s the magic: the cinnamon roll dough acts as a soft, sweet crust that bakes up golden and slightly crisp on the edges, while the apple pie filling gets gooey and rich in the center. Every bite has that perfect balance — flaky pastry, sticky cinnamon swirls, and juicy apples wrapped in warm spices.

Top them with the icing that comes in the cinnamon roll package, and you’ve got a melt-in-your-mouth dessert that tastes like something straight from a bakery window.

Ingredients you’ll need:

Pillsbury cinnamon rolls (the kind with icing included)
Apple pie filling

That’s it! No rolling out dough, no fancy equipment, no worrying about whether your crust will turn out flaky. Just pop open the can, spoon in some filling, and let your oven do the rest. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have warm, bakery-style apple pie cups ready to devour.

They’re ideal for:

A last-minute dessert when guests are coming over
A cozy weekend brunch treat
A fun baking project with kids (no mess, no stress!)
Bringing to potlucks or parties — everyone will ask for the recipe

Plus, they make your kitchen smell amazing. Think warm cinnamon, buttery dough, and caramelized apples — it’s like autumn in a muffin tin.

How to make the best Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups:

Preheat your oven to 350℉ and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
Chop your apple pie filling into smaller chunks, then set aside.
Flatten each cinnamon roll into a disk and press them into the muffin tin cups. You can use a rolling pin here, but I just use my hands.
Spoon the apple pie filling into the cinnamon roll cups (do not overfill), then bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cinnamon rolls are golden on the edges.
Let them cool for a few minutes, then top with cinnamon roll icing (just heat it for a few seconds in the microwave to reach a pourable consistency).

These little cups are also wonderfully versatile: serve them for breakfast, dessert, or as a sweet treat at brunch or a potluck. Everyone loves the combination of cinnamon rolls and apple pie — it’s nostalgic, comforting, and brings instant smiles. And let’s be honest, they’re adorable! Baked in a muffin tin, they come out beautifully golden with gooey apple filling peeking through and a drizzle of icing on top.

2-Ingredient Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups are the ultimate easy fall dessert. They take just minutes to prepare, fill your kitchen with the comforting scent of cinnamon and apples, and deliver big flavor with almost no effort. Whether you’re baking for your family, entertaining guests, or simply craving something sweet and cozy, this recipe is guaranteed to be a hit!

My top tips:

CINNAMON ROLLS: Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls make the perfect base for these cinnamon roll cups. Look for the regular size and not the jumbo. I used an 8 ct can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls but any brand will work for this recipe.
PIE FILLING: You can swap the apple pie filling for any flavor you like! This recipe would be great with peach pie filling too. I like to cut the fruit pieces into smaller pieces, but this is just personal preference.
FILLING: Don’t overfill the cinnamon roll cups! The cinnamon roll dough will puff up a little while baking, and you don’t want your mini apple pies to overflow.
LEFTOVERS: One can of pie filling is the perfect amount to fill 12 cinnamon roll cups. You’ll have 4 cinnamon rolls left over, but you can just bake them as you normally would, or grab another can of pie filling and just have extra pie filling for another recipe.
TOPPING: Customize these Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups by swapping the icing for caramel to make caramel apple pies, or cinnamon sugar. If you are using the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls, I recommend microwaving it for 10 seconds so that it is pourable.
MAKING AHEAD: These are best enjoyed fresh, and since they take less than 30 minutes to bake and enjoy I recommend making them shortly before your event or breakfast.
STORING: You can store these Pillsbury cinnamon roll apple pie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave on high heat for 10-15 seconds at a time until warm.

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