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Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

These Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful treat, combining pumpkin puree and warming spices, topped with rich maple cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Filling
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • rolling pin
  • baking dish
  • oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and a pinch of granulated sugar. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, egg, and melted unsalted butter until smooth.
  3. Gradually add in flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and the yeast mixture. Stir until combined, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, blend softened butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until creamy.
  6. Roll out the risen dough into a 16x12 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  7. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the rolled dough, leaving a small border on one long edge.
  8. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough, sealing the edge, and cut into 12 even pieces.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then mix in vanilla, maple syrup, and powdered sugar.
  12. Spread frosting on warm rolls after cooling for 5-10 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for brunch gatherings and sharing with family and friends. Customize spices in the filling to suit your taste.

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