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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
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Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, the perfect fall treat to brighten your mornings. These fluffy rolls are infused with the rich flavors of pumpkin spice and brown sugar, making them an irresistible breakfast choice. Topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting, these rolls not only taste divine but also offer a beautiful presentation for any brunch gathering or cozy family breakfast. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be able to impress everyone with your baking skills while creating a deliciously aromatic kitchen experience that embodies the essence of autumn.

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
  • 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 1/4 – 3 3/4 Cup) All-Purpose Flour
  • 150 Grams (3/4 Cup) Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 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. Activate the yeast by combining warm water and sugar in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast over it and let sit until frothy.
  2. Add browned butter, egg, dry milk powder, salt, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
  3. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms; knead on a floured surface until smooth.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
  5. Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar with ground cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Roll out risen dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it; sprinkle filling evenly.
  7. Roll tightly into a log shape, cut into equal pieces, and place in a greased baking dish to rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for about 25–27 minutes until golden brown.
  9. While baking, prepare frosting by mixing browned butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
  10. Drizzle frosting over cooled rolls before serving.

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