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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing for Cozy Mornings

Delight in soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing, perfect for cozy mornings and fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Warm to 115-120°F
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 3/4 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 4 3/4 to 5 cups All-Purpose Flour Adjust based on humidity
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Filling
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
Baking
  • 1/3 cup Heavy Cream Optional but recommended
Icing
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Essence

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare brown butter by melting ½ cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan until golden brown.
  2. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, sugar, and yeast, letting it sit until foamy.
  3. Mix dough by adding remaining ingredients, kneading until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel for about 1 hour.
  5. Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread butter, layer the filling, roll and cut into pieces.
  7. Let the rolls rise again in a baking pan for 30 minutes while preheating the oven.
  8. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare icing by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Spread icing over warm rolls before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerated for a week. Freeze for up to 2 months.

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