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Brown Butter Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Brown Butter Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Brown Butter Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat perfect for any cozy occasion. The nutty aroma of brown butter combined with sweet pumpkin creates rolls that are soft, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious. Each roll is generously topped with a spiced cream cheese icing, making them not only a feast for the palate but also a beautiful centerpiece for your breakfast or brunch table.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 115120°F
  • ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry or instant yeast
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 ¾ cup – 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream, for drizzling over rolls before baking
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns deep brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Let cool.
  2. Combine warm milk and 2 tbsp sugar in a mixing bowl; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy.
  3. Add remaining sugar, eggs, browned butter, pumpkin puree, flour (4¾ cups), and salt; mix until smooth.
  4. Shape dough into a ball in a greased bowl and let it rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
  5. Prepare filling by mixing dark brown sugar, additional pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, and then evenly apply filling.
  7. Roll tightly from the longest side, seal seams, and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  8. Place rolls in a lined baking pan; let rise again while preheating your oven to 350°F.
  9. Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

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