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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Frosting

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Frosting

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Frosting are the ultimate fall treat — soft, fluffy, warmly spiced, and topped with a silky glaze. Perfect for cozy mornings, brunch, or holiday baking!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar (divided)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 3 tbsp softened butter (for filling)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup brown butter (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking pan
  • saucepan
  • knife or dental floss

Method
 

  1. Warm milk and mix in yeast with a spoonful of sugar. Let sit until foamy. In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, remaining brown sugar, and salt. Add yeast mix, then gradually mix in flour to form dough. Knead 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  2. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Roll dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly, leaving a clean edge.
  3. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge. Slice into rolls using floss or sharp knife. Arrange in greased pan and let rise again for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes or until golden and fragrant.
  5. Melt butter in a saucepan until browned and nutty. Cool slightly. Beat with cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

For extra spice, add cloves or cardamom to the filling. Garnish with crushed nuts or a maple drizzle for added flair. Make ahead by refrigerating the shaped rolls overnight and baking them fresh in the morning. Let rolls cool for 5 minutes before frosting for the perfect melt.

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