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Brown Butter Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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πŸŽƒ These Brown Butter Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls combine warm spices and a rich pumpkin flavor for a comforting fall treat.
πŸ‚ Enjoy soft, flaky rolls with a creamy icing perfect for cozy breakfasts or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

– Β½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

– 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 115 120Β°F

– Β½ cup granulated sugar, divided

– 2 ΒΌ teaspoons active dry or instant yeast

– 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk

– ΒΎ cup pumpkin puree

– 4 ΒΎ to 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

– 1 teaspoon kosher salt

– 1 cup packed dark brown sugar

– ΒΌ cup pumpkin puree

– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

– 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

– ΒΌ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened

– β…“ cup heavy whipping cream for drizzling before baking

– 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened

– ΒΌ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened

– 2 cups powdered sugar

– 2 teaspoons vanilla essence (or vanilla bean paste)

– Β½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

1-First, brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns deep brown with a nutty aroma, then let it cool.

2-In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk with 2 tablespoons of sugar, sprinkle yeast on top, stir gently, and let it sit for 10 15 minutes until foamy.

3-Next, add the remaining sugar, eggs, browned butter, pumpkin puree, 4 ΒΎ cups flour, and salt to the yeast mixture.

4-Using a dough hook on low speed, mix until the dough forms, then knead on medium speed for 5 6 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding extra flour if sticky.

5-Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

6-Prepare the filling by mixing dark brown sugar, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice into a thick paste.

7-Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 20Γ—10 inch rectangle.

8-Spread softened butter over the dough, leaving edges bare, then spread the filling evenly over the butter.

9-Roll the dough tightly from the long side, pinch the seam closed, trim ends if desired, then cut into 12 equal rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.

10-Line a 9Γ—13 inch pan with parchment, arrange the rolls spaced out, cover, and let them rest while preheating the oven to 350Β°F until the rolls become puffy.

11-Remove the cover and drizzle heavy whipping cream over the rolls before baking for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

12-While baking, prepare the cream cheese icing by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, then adding powdered sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice; mix until well combined.

13-After baking, spread the cream cheese icing over the warm rolls and optionally sprinkle additional pumpkin pie spice.

14-Serve immediately for the best texture.

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Notes

🧈 Ensure milk is warm but not hot to activate yeast properly.
πŸŽƒ Adjust flour amount if using homemade pumpkin puree due to moisture differences.
πŸ”ͺ Use a sharp knife or clean dental floss to cut rolls cleanly without compressing dough.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Rising Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 270 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg