Description

Indulge in the delightful warmth of these 8×8 inch pumpkin cinnamon rolls, perfect for any occasion! Soft, fluffy, and bursting with seasonal flavors, these small-batch treats are an ideal way to brighten up your breakfast or dessert table. With just nine rolls, they’re perfect for sharing without overwhelming leftovers. Each bite brings together the rich taste of pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, topped off with a luscious cream cheese icing that is simply irresistible. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or warmed up later, these cinnamon rolls will quickly become a favorite.

Ingredients

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2/3 cup milk
2 tsp active dry yeast
3 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 large egg
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
2 & 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar (divided)
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup softened butter (for filling)
1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
1 tbsp cinnamon (for filling)
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (for filling)
1/3 cup heavy cream (for icing)
4 oz cream cheese (at room temperature, for icing)
3 tbsp maple syrup (for icing)
4 tbsp butter (at room temperature, for icing)
1/3 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract, for icing)

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Instructions

Warm milk in a mixing bowl and sprinkle yeast with sugar; let it froth.
Combine melted butter, egg, vanilla, and pumpkin puree with yeast mixture.
In another bowl, mix flour, sugars, spices, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients to form dough.
Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth; let rise covered until doubled in size.
Prepare filling by mixing softened butter with sugars and spices.
Roll out dough into a rectangle and spread filling evenly; roll tightly and slice into nine pieces.
Place in greased baking dish; let rise again before baking at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown.
Make icing by beating cream cheese with heavy cream, maple syrup, powdered sugar until creamy.
Drizzle icing over warm rolls before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll (65g)
Calories: 215
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg