Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Brown Butter Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, a must-have treat for cozy fall mornings. These rolls are infused with the rich nuttiness of brown butter, the warm sweetness of pumpkin, and aromatic spices that transform a classic favorite into something truly special. Topped with luscious cream cheese icing, they offer the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. Ideal for breakfast, brunch gatherings, or simply as an afternoon snack, these soft and pillowy rolls will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 4 ¾ – 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare brown butter by melting unsalted butter in a saucepan until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool.
- Activate yeast by mixing warm milk with sugar and sprinkling yeast on top. Allow it to foam for about 10-15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine activated yeast mixture with remaining sugar, eggs, cooled brown butter, pumpkin puree, flour (4¾ cups), and salt. Mix until combined.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic using a stand mixer or by hand.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (about one hour).
- Prepare filling by mixing dark brown sugar, remaining pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Roll out dough and spread softened butter followed by filling mixture before rolling tightly.
- Cut into rolls and place in a lined baking pan; allow to rise again while preheating oven to 350°F.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing: Beat cream cheese with softened butter; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla essence until smooth.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg