Delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of fall with these pumpkin cinnamon rolls. Made from scratch with real pumpkin puree, warm cinnamon, and a cream cheese frosting, these rolls are the perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. The soft and fluffy dough is filled with a spiced pumpkin filling and topped with a sweet glaze that will melt in your mouth. This recipe is sure to become a new favorite for pumpkin lovers.

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• For the Filling:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• For the Frosting:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and set aside for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a saucepan, heat the milk until warm. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, melted butter, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the pumpkin mixture and stir to combine.
4. Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. The dough will be slightly sticky.
5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
8. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 16x20-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
9. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Sprinkle the mixture over the buttered dough.
10. Starting from a long side, roll up the dough tightly and pinch the edge to seal. Cut into 12 equal-sized rolls.
11. Place the rolls in the greased baking dish, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
12. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
13. Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
14. Drizzle the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately.

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