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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Delightful pumpkin cinnamon rolls with a rich browned butter flavor, filled with spiced brown sugar and topped with a creamy brown butter cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall mornings or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast (1 Standard American Package)
  • 6 oz (¾ cup) Warm Water (around 115°F/46°C)
  • 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
  • 5.3 oz (⅔ cup) Pure Pumpkin Puree (Not Pumpkin Pie Filling)
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 406–468 grams (3 ¼ – 3 ¾ cups) All-Purpose Flour/Plain Flour

Filling

  • 150 grams (¾ cup) Brown Sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 3 oz (6 tablespoons) Butter, browned

Frosting

  • 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 oz (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

  1. Brown Butter: Brown a total of 15 tablespoons of butter to account for evaporation. Use part of the browned butter for the dough and filling, and refrigerate the remainder overnight to use in the frosting after softening to room temperature.
  2. Prepare Dough: Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until fully dissolved. Add sugar, browned butter, egg, dry milk powder, salt, and pumpkin puree; mix until combined thoroughly. Add 3 ¼ cups flour and pumpkin pie spice; mix until mostly combined. Attach a dough hook and knead on medium speed for 8 minutes, adding up to ¼ cup more flour if dough is too sticky. The dough should be soft and moist but not overly sticky.
  3. First Rise: Preheat oven to 200°F/93°C, then turn it off to create a warm rising environment. Lightly grease a large bowl, place the dough inside, and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Place in the warm oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the dough doubles in size.
  4. Shape and Fill Rolls: Punch down the dough on a floured surface and roll it into a 16×14 inch rectangle. Brush the dough with melted browned butter. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice and sprinkle evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly into a log, score into 12 even pieces, and cut with unflavored dental floss or a serrated knife.
  5. Second Rise: Place rolls in a 9×13 inch baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or allow to rise at room temperature until doubled, about 30 minutes. If refrigerated, remove rolls and let rise/thaw for about 45 minutes before baking.
  6. Bake Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Bake rolls for 22-27 minutes until an internal temperature of 190°F/88°C is reached. Let rolls cool for 5-10 minutes before frosting.
  7. Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and room temperature browned butter with a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract, heavy cream, and powdered sugar; start beating on low speed then increase to high and beat for 4 minutes until creamy.
  8. Frost Rolls: Spread the frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls so it melts into each roll.
  9. Storage: Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days; best enjoyed fresh.

Notes

  • Brown butter adds a nutty depth that enhances the pumpkin and spice flavors.
  • Using instant dry yeast allows for quicker rise times compared to active dry yeast.
  • Dough should be soft and moist but not sticky; adjust flour as needed during kneading.
  • For best texture, allow rolls to rise fully before baking either overnight in the fridge or at room temperature.
  • Cut rolls cleanly using dental floss or a serrated knife to maintain shape.
  • Frost while rolls are warm to ensure the icing melts nicely.
  • Store leftovers tightly covered to maintain softness and freshness.

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Keywords: Pumpkin cinnamon rolls, brown butter cinnamon rolls, fall breakfast, spiced rolls, cream cheese frosting

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