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Pumpkin Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 roll
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

For the Filling:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk for desired consistency

Instructions
 

Activate the yeast:

  • In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.

Mix the dough:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, softened butter, egg, and the activated yeast mixture.
  • Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, either by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Let the dough rise:

  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the filling:

  • In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create the filling.

Roll and fill the dough:

  • Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (about 12x18 inches).
  • Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough.

Roll up the dough:

  • Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 even pieces and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Let the rolls rise:

  • Cover the dish with a towel and let the rolls rise for another 30-40 minutes.

Preheat the oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the rolls:

  • Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Make the frosting:

  • While the rolls are baking, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy.

Frost and serve:

  • Once the rolls are out of the oven, spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

These soft and sweet Pumpkin Rolls are filled with a warm cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. They’re the perfect fall treat, ideal for breakfast or dessert!