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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls for Fall Bliss

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Delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls infused with spices, featuring a fluffy texture and topped with brown butter cream cheese frosting. A perfect treat for fall!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 tablespoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure fresh for best rise
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Warm Water About 110°F
  • 1 cup Pure Pumpkin Puree Homemade works too
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Brown it for more flavor
  • 1/4 cup Milk Powder Warm milk can be a substitute
  • 3-4 cups All-Purpose Flour As needed for soft, sticky dough
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar For filling
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Cooled Brown Butter
  • 2 cups Confectioners Sugar Sifted

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
  2. Mix in pure pumpkin puree, melted butter, and milk powder. Gradually add flour until a dought forms.
  3. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
  4. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice for the filling.
  5. Roll the risen dough into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle the filling evenly.
  6. Roll it tightly into a log, slice into 12 rolls, and place them in a greased baking pan.
  7. Cover and let the rolls rise in a warm place again for 30-60 minutes until nearly doubled.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 27-30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and brown butter, then gradually add confectioners sugar.
  10. Once cooled slightly, drizzle the frosting over rolls and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for making ahead; can store in the fridge or freeze for later baking.

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