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Cozy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

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Tender pumpkin cinnamon rolls with a warm cinnamon sugar swirl, topped with a sweet and tangy maple cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree (180g), canned or homemade
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml), warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (57g), melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (150g), packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (57g), softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (115g), softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28g), softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g), sifted
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Sprinkle yeast over the milk in a large bowl and stir gently. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add pumpkin puree, melted butter, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
  3. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring after each addition. Turn dough onto a floured surface when it starts to come together.
  4. Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour by tablespoon if too sticky.
  5. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled in size.
  6. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling. Set aside softened butter.
  7. Punch down dough and roll into a 15×10-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar filling over the top.
  8. Roll dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal rolls about 1¼-inch thick.
  9. Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, leaving space between. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then maple syrup and vanilla extract until creamy.
  12. Spread maple cream cheese frosting over warm rolls immediately after baking.

Notes

Warm milk properly to activate yeast without killing it. Knead dough until elastic but slightly tacky. Use softened butter for filling to prevent sliding. Slice rolls with dental floss for clean edges. Frost rolls while warm for best melting effect. Tent with foil if rolls brown too quickly. Add a teaspoon of milk to frosting if too thick.

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