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Delicious cinnamon rolls with icing

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

by: DerbyLaneDreams
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with cozy fall flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 18 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories:

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients:
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon dry yeast
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup Pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 stick butter (melted)
Frosting Ingredients:
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoon milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • 13 x 9 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • wooden spoon
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. Make the Dough - Warm your milk (not hot—just cozy warm). Mix it with the dry yeast and sugar. Let it proof for about 10 minutes, until it starts to foam.
  3. Mix Everything Together - Add the melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture and stir gently. Gradually add flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let It Rise - Cover your dough with a towel and let it rest in a warm spot for 30–40 minutes. It should double in size—this is where the magic happens.
  5. Roll It Out - Dust your surface with flour and roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread pumpkin purée evenly over it.
  6. Add the Filling - Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Sprinkle this mixture over the pumpkin layer, then roll the dough into a log and slice into 1-inch pieces.
  7. Bake - Line your baking pan with parchment paper, arrange your rolls, and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Make the Frosting - Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin purée, and milk until smooth. If it’s too thick, add a little water or milk. Pour over the warm rolls and let it set for 5–10 minutes before serving.
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