Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls: The Best Recipe with Brown Butter Frosting
Enjoy the delightful combination of pumpkin and cinnamon in these soft, fluffy rolls topped with rich brown butter frosting. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a cozy treat!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add pumpkin puree, melted butter, egg, sugar, and spices, then mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, knead until dough is smooth.
- Let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough, spread with brown sugar, and roll tightly.
- Slice into rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
- Let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25 minutes.
- Prepare brown butter frosting and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add chopped pecans to the filling.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, Brown Butter Frosting