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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls that Will Brighten Your Fall Mornings

Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Gooey Maple Icing are the perfect cozy treat for fall mornings, combining pumpkin and cinnamon flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Whole Milk heated to 105-110°F
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Active Yeast ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
  • 3 cups Bread Flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix can substitute individual spices
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or honey
  • 1 pinch Fine Sea Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • baking dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • Kitchen Towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
  1. Warm the whole milk to 105-110°F and mix in sugar and active yeast. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes until frothy.
  2. Combine pumpkin puree, room temperature egg, and melted butter in a bowl. Gradually stir in the frothy yeast mixture, then add flour and sea salt to form a dough.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl and cover.
  4. Allow the dough to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. Cream together dark brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice with melted butter for the filling in a medium bowl.
  6. Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle, spread the filling, and roll into a log. Slice into 1.5-inch pieces.
  7. Let the sliced rolls rise for another 30 minutes in a warm location.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool for 10-15 minutes, then prepare the frosting and drizzle over the warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These rolls can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for fresh baking in the morning. Perfect for family gatherings or enjoying with coffee.

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