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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Soft pumpkin cinnamon rolls filled with a gooey cinnamon swirl and topped with maple cream cheese icing.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 11 rolls
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • baking dish
  • Cooling Rack
  • electric mixer

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Dough

  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 and ¼ teaspoons instant or active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
  • 2 and ⅔ cups all-purpose flour [spooned & leveled]

Filling

  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Maple Cream Cheese Icing

  • 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon whole milk
  • ⅔ cup confectioners’ sugar sifted
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

Make the Dough

  • Warm the milk and butter together until the butter is just melted.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Whisk in the warmed milk/butter, egg, and yeast until combined.
  • Mix in 1 cup of flour, then add more flour gradually until a slightly tacky dough forms.

Knead the Dough

  • Knead the dough in the mixer for 5 minutes or on a floured surface until soft.
  • Test the dough to see if it's ready to rise.

1st Rise

  • Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough inside to rise, covered, for 2 hours.

Prepare Baking Dish

  • Grease a baking dish suitable for 10-12 rolls.

Roll out the Dough

  • Punch down the dough and roll it into a 10x14 inch rectangle.

Add the Filling

  • Spread softened butter on dough, mix brown sugar and spices and sprinkle on top.
  • Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.

2nd Rise

  • Cover the rolls and let them rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 22-28 minutes.

Make the Icing

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add maple syrup and milk.
  • Mix in confectioners’ sugar until creamy.
  • Spread icing on warm rolls.

Storage

  • Cover leftover rolls and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Notes

For overnight instructions, place the rolls in the refrigerator instead of allowing to rise after cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baked Goods, cinnamon rolls, Fall Desserts, Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, Pumpkin Recipe
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