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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Maple Frosting

Indulgent Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Maple Frosting

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Maple Frosting celebrate autumn flavors with a soft, fluffy texture and warm, comforting cinnamon notes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Fresh Pumpkin Puree can be homemade or canned
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour no over-flouring for fluffiness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar enhances flavor with caramel notes
  • 2 ¼ Active Dry Yeast check for freshness
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 large Egg can substitute with flax egg
  • 1 cup Warm Milk at about 110°F
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg use in moderation
  • ¼ teaspoon Cloves use in moderation
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans can swap with walnuts or omit
  • 1 cup Softened Butter room temperature
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar adds caramel flavor
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can use vegan cream cheese
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup opt for real maple syrup
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for desired sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • dough hook
  • 9x13-inch pan
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Activate the yeast by sprinkling it over warm milk and letting it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Mix in the yeast mixture, pumpkin puree, and egg. Incorporate softened butter until smooth and slightly sticky, about 10 minutes.
  3. Shape the dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling and Shaping
  1. Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves until smooth.
  2. Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle, spread filling evenly, roll tightly into a log, and slice into 12 pieces. Place in a greased pan.
  3. Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool in the pan.
Frosting Application
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar and maple syrup until well combined.
  2. Spread frosting over warm rolls, garnish with toasted pecans or maple syrup and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to allow proper rising time for the rolls to achieve lightness. Customize fillings as desired for unique variations.

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