Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Brown Butter Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy mornings. These soft and fluffy rolls are infused with the rich taste of brown butter and pumpkin, topped with a delightful spiced cream cheese frosting that takes them to the next level of indulgence. Whether you’re celebrating a festive occasion or enjoying a leisurely Sunday brunch, these cinnamon rolls are sure to impress your family and friends. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers will find success in creating these delicious treats.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 4¾ – 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla essence
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Begin by browning the butter in a pot until golden, then let it cool.
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, mix warm milk with sugar and yeast; let it froth for about 5 minutes.
- Add brown butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture; knead until smooth (5–6 minutes).
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- For the filling, blend dark brown sugar, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice into a paste.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter and filling evenly before rolling tightly into a log.
- Slice into individual rolls, place in a greased pan, allow to rise again while preheating the oven to 350°F, then bake for about 30 minutes or until golden.
- For frosting: whisk cream cheese with softened butter; add powdered sugar and spices until combined.
- Frost warm rolls generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg