Description
Brown Butter Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate fall treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and brown butter with a swirl of spiced sweetness. Each soft, fluffy roll is generously topped with a creamy spiced cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any cozy gathering. The delightful aroma that fills your kitchen while baking is just as inviting as the taste itself. Whether enjoyed with a hot beverage or shared with loved ones, these rolls are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 4½ – 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (for filling)
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree (for filling)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice (for filling)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (softened for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened for frosting)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (softened for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tsp vanilla essence (for frosting)
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (for frosting)
Instructions
- 1. Brown the butter in a pan until golden and let it cool slightly.
- 2. Combine warm milk with 2 tablespoons of sugar and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- 3. Mix in remaining sugar, brown butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, flour, and salt; knead until smooth.
- 4. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- 5. Prepare the filling by mixing dark brown sugar with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
- 6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter and fill evenly.
- 7. Roll tightly and slice into 12 pieces; arrange in a greased baking pan.
- 8. Let rise again while preheating oven to 350°F; bake for about 30 minutes until golden.
- 9. Whisk together frosting ingredients; coat warm rolls generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg