Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic treat, featuring warm pumpkin puree and cozy spices. Soft, fluffy, and topped with a creamy frosting, these rolls are perfect for a cozy breakfast or sweet treat. Make them ahead for a special morning indulgence!
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 12 minutes
- Yield: 12 Cinnamon Rolls
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 ¼ Teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast (1 Standard American Package)
- 6oz (¾ Cup) Warm Water (around 115F/46C)
- 50 grams (¼ Cup) Granulated Sugar/ Caster Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, browned
- 1 Large Egg, at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon Dry Milk Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 5.3oz (⅔ Cup) Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 406 grams – 468 Grams (3 ¼ – 3 ¾ Cup) All-Purpose Flour/ Plain Flour
Filling:
- 150 grams (¾ Cup) Brown Sugar
- 1 ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 ½ Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 3oz (6 Tablespoons) Butter, browned
Frosting:
- 4oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2oz (¼ Cup) Browned Butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 180 grams (1 ½ Cups) Confectioners Sugar/ Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Brown Butter: Begin by browning 15 tablespoons of butter. Reserve 12 tablespoons for the recipe and chill the rest. For detailed steps on browning butter, refer to a separate guide.
- Dough: Dissolve yeast in warm water in an electric mixer bowl. Add sugar, browned butter, egg, milk powder, salt, pumpkin puree, and flour. Knead for 8 minutes. Let rise in a warm oven.
- Filling: Roll out dough, brush with butter, sprinkle sugar and spice mixture, roll tightly, slice, place in a baking dish, and let rise. Bake after rising.
- Frosting: Blend cream cheese and brown butter until fluffy. Add vanilla, cream, and sugar. Spread on warm cinnamon rolls.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- To save time, prepare the brown butter in advance.
- The dough can be refrigerated overnight for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cinnamon Roll
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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