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Pumpkin Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 roll
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Activate the yeast:
  1. 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:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  2. Add the pumpkin puree, softened butter, egg, and the activated yeast mixture.
  3. 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:
  1. 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:
  1. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create the filling.
Roll and fill the dough:
  1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (about 12x18 inches).
  2. Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough.
Roll up the dough:
  1. 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:
  1. Cover the dish with a towel and let the rolls rise for another 30-40 minutes.
Preheat the oven:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the rolls:
  1. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Make the frosting:
  1. While the rolls are baking, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy.
Frost and serve:
  1. Once the rolls are out of the oven, spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.
  2. 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!