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Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Irresistible Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls You Can't Resist

These Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are a fall treat, featuring heavenly softness and a creamy frosting that makes them irresistible.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Milk around 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast ensure fresh for best results
  • ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree can substitute with applesauce
  • 1 large Egg vegan option: flax egg
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 3 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour can use bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt or kosher salt can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon warming spice
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
For the Filling
  • ¼ cup Softened Butter
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust based on desired sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. Gradually mix in flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the wet ingredients. Add the activated yeast mixture and stir until sticky.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Mix together softened butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice for the filling.
  7. Roll the dough into a 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread the filling mixture evenly, leaving a 1-inch border.
  8. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  9. Arrange rolls in greased baking dish, cover lightly and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until fluffy, then mix in vanilla, maple syrup, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  12. Allow rolls to cool for 5-10 minutes before frosting them with the cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the dough to rise undisturbed for the best texture. Frost while warm for the best experience.

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