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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls for Cozy Fall Mornings

Delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls infused with warm spices and sweet pumpkin, perfect for cozy fall mornings.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water Hydrates the dough for perfect texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and feeds the yeast.
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure freshness for best rise.
  • 1 cup Pure Pumpkin Puree Canned or homemade for best flavor.
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for the dough.
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Sift for lighter rolls.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Milk Can be omitted.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • Notes
For the Filling
  • 0.25 cup Melted Butter For coating the dough.
  • 0.75 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness to the filling.
  • 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute with cinnamon and nutmeg if needed.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for better mixing.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Butter Cooled before mixing.
  • 2 cups Confectioners Sugar Mix until creamy.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • Knife
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine warm water with granulated sugar and sprinkle in active dry yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
  2. Mix in pumpkin puree and melted butter, then gradually add flour, powdered milk, and salt until a soft dough forms.
Knead the Dough
  1. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl and let rise for 1 hour.
Filling Assembly
  1. Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Roll tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
Second Rise
  1. Place rolls in greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
Bake the Rolls
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. Beat together softened cream cheese and cooled brown butter until smooth, then gradually add confectioners sugar mixing until creamy.
Serve the Rolls
  1. Frost warm rolls generously with the cream cheese frosting and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 570IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for enjoying during cozy fall mornings. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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