Pumpkin Butter Rolls (Print)
Soft rolls packed with pumpkin and brown butter goodness, finished with a creamy spiced topping. The ultimate cozy autumn bite!
# Ingredients:
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1 cup whole milk, warmed.
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½ cup unsalted butter, browned.
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½ cup sugar, separated.
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2¼ tsp dry active yeast.
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1 egg, plus an extra yolk.
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1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice.
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4¾ to 5 cups of plain flour.
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¾ cup pumpkin puree.
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1 tsp kosher salt.
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8 oz cream cheese (at room temp).
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¼ cup softened butter.
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1 cup soft brown sugar.
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¼ cup pumpkin puree.
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¼ cup softened butter.
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2 cups powdered sugar.
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1 tbsp cinnamon, ground.
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½ tsp pumpkin pie spice.
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2 tsp vanilla essence.
# Steps:
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Heat the butter in a pan until it's lightly golden, then set it aside to cool.
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Combine the warmed milk with yeast and a spoon of sugar. Let it bubble up, then add the cooled butter, pumpkin puree, remaining sugar, eggs, salt, and flour. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Let rise until it doubles in size.
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Stir together brown sugar, spices, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
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Flatten the dough into a 10x20 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter and smear the filling evenly. Roll it tightly into a log and divide into 12 rolls.
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Arrange the rolls snugly in a 9x13 pan. Allow them to puff up while your oven heats to 350°F. Before baking, drizzle cream over the top and bake for about half an hour.
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Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and a hint of pumpkin pie spice.
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Spread the icing over the rolls while they're still warm, then dig into the cozy seasonal goodness.
# Notes:
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These soft rolls pack the cozy flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon, with a rich cream cheese topping to tie it all together. Perfect for autumn mornings or anytime you need a sweet pick-me-up!