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Melt in your mouth pumpkin cinnamon rolls you’ll crave!

melt in your mouth pumpkin cinnamon rolls
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These melt in your mouth pumpkin cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with warm spices, making them the perfect treat for fall.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese (for frosting)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add pumpkin puree, melted butter, sugar, egg, and spices to the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  5. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with softened butter.
  7. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the buttered dough.
  8. Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
  9. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  11. While baking, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
  12. Once rolls are baked, let them cool slightly and spread frosting on top.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular melted butter.
  • These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the frosting to your preference.

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