Description
Delightful cinnamon rolls infused with pumpkin and warm spices, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup softened butter (for filling)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (for glaze)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in flour, butter, egg, pumpkin puree, and spices. Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Prepare filling by mixing sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter. Spread over rolled dough.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, and cut into 12 pieces.
- Place pieces in a greased baking dish and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For glaze, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Avoid adding too much flour while kneading; dough should be slightly sticky. Keep an eye on the rolls to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, Halloween, pumpkin, dessert, family recipe, fall baking