Description
Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting offer a cozy and comforting treat that combines a tender, pumpkin-infused dough with a warm cinnamon swirl and a luscious maple-kissed cream cheese frosting. Perfect for autumn mornings or festive occasions, these rolls are soft, sweet, and irresistibly delicious, making a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Filling
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, letting it bloom until foamy. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Make the Cinnamon Filling: Mix softened butter with brown sugar and ground cinnamon until you create a spreadable paste. This mixture will give the rolls their signature sweet and spicy ribbon.
- Roll and Fill the Dough: Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12×18 inches. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Shape the Rolls: Carefully roll the dough up tightly from the longer side, then slice into even rolls, about 1.5 to 2 inches thick. Arrange the rolls spaced slightly apart in a greased baking pan, allowing room for a second rise.
- Let the Rolls Rise Again: Cover the pan with a damp cloth and let the rolls rise in a warm spot for another 45 minutes to an hour until they’re puffy and nearly doubled in size.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the rolls at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through but still soft. Avoid overbaking to keep them tender and moist.
- Prepare the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness or thickness as desired.
- Frost and Serve: Spread the frosting generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately for an ooey-gooey experience or let the richness soak in for a bit before digging in.
Notes
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This ensures better dough consistency and easier mixing.
- Don’t Rush the Rise: Allowing the dough to fully rise twice results in fluffier, softer rolls.
- Roll Dough Evenly: Ensuring uniform thickness helps the rolls bake evenly and look perfect.
- Frost While Warm: Frosting the rolls straight from the oven lets it melt into every nook and cranny.
- Store Properly: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pumpkin cinnamon rolls, maple cream cheese frosting, fall dessert, autumn recipe, soft rolls, cinnamon swirl, pumpkin spice rolls
