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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat perfect for fall mornings or festive gatherings. These fluffy rolls are made with a rich pumpkin spice-infused dough and filled with a sweet cinnamon mixture, all crowned with creamy brown butter frosting. Each bite offers a heavenly blend of sweetness and spice, making them an irresistible addition to any breakfast or brunch spread.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 Teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast
  • 6oz (3/4 Cup) Warm Water
  • 50 Grams (1/4 Cup) Granulated Sugar/Caster 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
  • 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 bowl, mix warm water and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
  2. Combine granulated sugar, browned butter, egg, dry milk powder, salt, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until combined.
  3. Gradually add flour while mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour until doubled.
  6. Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl.
  7. Roll out dough into a rectangle and spread browned butter evenly; sprinkle filling over it.
  8. Roll up tightly into a log shape and cut into equal pieces.
  9. Place rolls in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise for another hour.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 25–27 minutes until golden brown.
  11. While baking, mix cream cheese, browned butter, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and confectioners sugar to make the frosting.
  12. Drizzle frosting over slightly cooled rolls before serving.

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