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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Delightful pumpkin cinnamon rolls with a creamy frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast (1 Standard American Package)
  • 6 oz (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
  • 5.3 oz (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 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 3 oz (6 tablespoons) Butter, browned
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 2 oz (1/4 cup) Browned Butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
  • 180 grams (1 1/2 cups) Confectioners Sugar

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a pan over medium heat until it turns a light golden brown.
  2. In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  3. Add browned butter, egg, pumpkin puree, dry milk powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and half of the flour. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  5. Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread browned butter, then sprinkle brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice evenly.
  6. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into individual rolls.
  7. Combine softened cream cheese, browned butter, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and confectioners sugar in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  8. Bake the rolls until golden brown, let them cool slightly, and drizzle with frosting before serving.

Notes

Use fresh yeast for fluffy rolls and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days at room temperature.

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