Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these exquisite Brown Butter Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. Combining the rich nuttiness of brown butter and the sweetness of pumpkin, these rolls are topped with a luscious spiced cream cheese frosting that elevates them to a new level of deliciousness. Perfect for sharing at cozy gatherings or enjoying during a leisurely brunch, this recipe is simple enough for anyone to master. Each fluffy roll captures the essence of autumn, making every bite a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- For Filling: 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- For Frosting: ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla essence
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Brown the unsalted butter in a pot until golden and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and sprinkle yeast; let froth for about 5-10 minutes.
- Add remaining sugar, cooled brown butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture; knead until smooth (5-6 minutes).
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling by mixing dark brown sugar, additional pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and pie spice until smooth.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread with softened butter and filling; roll tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking pan; allow to rise again while preheating oven to 350°F.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg