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Brown Butter Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 420
Delight in these warm, spiced pumpkin cinnamon rolls topped with rich cream cheese icing and a nutty brown butter flavor.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 1 cup whole milk (warmed to 115-120°F)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast
  • 1 large egg (plus 1 egg yolk)
  • 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4.75 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Filling

  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter (softened)

Icing

  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence (or vanilla bean paste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions 

  • Brown the butter in a saucepan until deep golden and nutty, then cool.
  • Activate yeast by mixing warm milk with sugar, then add remaining ingredients and knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled.
  • Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, pumpkin, cinnamon, and spice. Roll out dough, spread butter and filling, then roll and cut into 12 pieces.
  • Arrange rolls in a pan, pour heavy cream over, and chill while preheating oven to 350°F. Bake for 30 minutes until golden.
  • Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and spice for icing. Spread over warm rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the butter is browned carefully to avoid burning and let the dough rise in a warm environment for best results.
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cinnamon Rolls, pumpkin