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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls That Warm Your Heart

Indulge in delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls that warm your heart with their sweet, intoxicating aroma and fluffy texture.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 15 tablespoons Butter Melted; use browned butter for added richness
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast Make sure it's fresh
  • ½ cup Sugar Brown sugar recommended for flavor
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Can substitute with applesauce or mashed bananas
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Can substitute with cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Can use vegan cream cheese for dairy-free option
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream Or mild milk or plant-based substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 15 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. In a mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup warm water and 1 packet of yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add ½ cup sugar, browned butter, an egg, salt, and 1 cup pumpkin puree. Gradually incorporate 3 ¼ cups flour and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth.
  2. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover. Place in the turned-off oven preheated to 200°F for 45 to 60 minutes until doubled in size.
  3. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a 16x14 inch rectangle and brush with melted butter.
  4. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and additional pumpkin pie spice over the dough. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 pieces. Place in a greased baking dish and let the rolls rise overnight in the refrigerator.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 22 to 27 minutes until golden brown.
  6. While baking, beat cream cheese and remaining browned butter in a bowl until fluffy. Gradually mix in heavy cream and confectioners sugar until smooth.
  7. Spread frosting over warm rolls and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve the rolls warm with apple cider for a perfect autumn treat.

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