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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Warm and comforting pumpkin cinnamon rolls topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can Pumpkin Puree
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 150 g whole milk, lukewarm
  • 4 tbsp (50g) brown sugar
  • 565 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 140 g reduced pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 120 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 250 g unsalted butter, for frosting
  • 360 g light or dark brown sugar
  • 115 g reduced pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground cardamom
  • Pinch of salt
  • 165 g cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 75 g butter, at room temperature, for frosting
  • 275 g powdered sugar, sifted
  • 75 g maple syrup
  • 2 tsp espresso powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine lukewarm milk, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
  3. Create the dough: In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, remaining brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add yeast mixture to pumpkin mixture and stir until combined.
  4. Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Let it rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
  6. Prepare the filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom until well combined.
  7. Shape the rolls: Punch the dough down, roll into a rectangle, spread filling, roll into a log, and pinch to seal.
  8. Cut and arrange: Slice into 12-15 pieces, place in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
  9. Bake the rolls: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Make the cream cheese frosting: Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, espresso powder, kosher salt, and vanilla until smooth.
  11. Frost and serve: Slather frosting over warm rolls and enjoy.

Notes

Serve warm, drizzled with extra frosting and a dusting of cinnamon. Pairs well with spiced chai or latte.

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Keywords: pumpkin, cinnamon rolls, fall dessert, cream cheese frosting, baking

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