Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. Soft and fluffy, each roll is filled with aromatic spices and pure pumpkin puree, making them a perfect breakfast or brunch treat. Topped with a luscious browned butter cream cheese frosting, these rolls are sure to bring joy to your morning routine or any festive gathering. With simple preparation steps and the ability to make ahead, you’ll find that they disappear faster than you can say ‘pumpkin spice.’
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 Teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast
- 6oz (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
- 5.3oz (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 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 3oz (6 Tablespoons) Butter, browned
- 4oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2oz (1/4 Cup) Browned Butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 180 Grams (1 1/2 Cups) Confectioners Sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit until bubbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together browned butter, egg, dry milk powder, salt, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Add the yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms; knead until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about an hour until doubled.
- Mix brown sugar with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice in a separate bowl.
- Punch down risen dough, roll into a rectangle, spread with browned butter, and sprinkle filling evenly over it.
- Roll up tightly from one long side; slice into 12 pieces and arrange in a greased baking dish. Let rise until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 25-27 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip together softened cream cheese, browned butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until creamy; frost warm rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg