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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

These decadent pumpkin cinnamon rolls are bursting with fall flavors. A creamy cream cheese frosting tops off these perfectly spiced rolls.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Warm Milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted (1/2 stick)
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 3/4 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger (optional)
Frosting Ingredients
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, softened (1/2 stick)
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk or more, as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Mixer (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy. Whisk in egg, salt, and melted butter.
  2. Gradually add flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Stir in pumpkin puree. Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled.
  4. While dough rises, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger (if using) in a bowl.
  5. Punch down dough and roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread cinnamon filling evenly over dough.
  6. Roll dough into a log, cut into 12 slices, and place in a greased 9x13 inch pan. Let rise 30-45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until desired consistency is reached. Frost cooled rolls.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use pumpkin pie spice instead of just cinnamon and ginger. You can also add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling for extra texture.