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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate fall breakfast treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon into a soft, fluffy delight. Perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, these sweet rolls are infused with rich brown sugar and topped with a creamy frosting that makes them irresistible. This easy recipe is ideal for beginners and offers a delightful way to enjoy pumpkin spice all season long.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 Teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast (1 Standard American Package)
  • 6oz (3/4 Cup) Warm Water
  • 50 Grams (1/4 Cup) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter, browned
  • 1 Large Egg, at room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon Dry Milk Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 5.3oz (2/3 Cup) Pure Pumpkin Puree (Not Pumpkin Pie Filling)
  • 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 406 Grams – 468 Grams (3 1/43 3/4 Cup) All-Purpose Flour
  • 150 Grams (3/4 Cup) Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 3oz (6 Tablespoons) Butter, browned
  • 4oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2oz (1/4 Cup) Browned Butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
  • 180 Grams (1 1/2 Cups) Confectioners Sugar/Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, dry milk powder, and pumpkin pie spice. Add browned butter, egg, pure pumpkin puree, and yeast mixture; mix until combined.
  3. Knead the dough until smooth (5–7 minutes by hand or 3–5 minutes in a stand mixer). Let rise in a greased bowl until doubled (about 1 hour).
  4. Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, brush with melted browned butter, and sprinkle the filling evenly. Roll tightly and cut into pieces.
  6. Place rolls in a greased baking dish to rise again (30 minutes), then preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and browned butter until smooth; add vanilla, cream, and powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
  8. Frost warm rolls before serving.

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