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Pumpkin cinnamon rolls with coffee maple frosting

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Coffee Maple Frosting

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are fluffy, spiced, and topped with a dreamy Coffee Maple Frosting, perfect for cozy, slow mornings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dough
  • 1 cup warm milk Heated in the microwave until pleasantly warm.
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Sprinkled over the warm milk.
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Room temperature, preferably fresh.
  • 1 quarter cup melted butter.
  • 1 cup brown sugar For sweetness and a touch of flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature.
  • 3 cups bread flour Mix of all-purpose is also good.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon For flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg For flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon salt A pinch that enhances flavor.
For the filling
  • 1 quarter cup butter, softened.
  • 1 cup brown sugar For sweetness and flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon A warm spice.
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree For adding flavor and moisture.
For the Coffee Maple Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar For sweetness.
  • 1 quarter cup soft butter.
  • 2 tablespoons brewed coffee For flavor.
  • 1 quarter cup For autumn flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm milk and let it bubble for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, and eggs in another bowl.
  3. Add the bread flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the pumpkin mixture and combine.
  4. Knead the dough until smooth and stretchy. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Filling and Baking
  1. To prepare the filling, mix together softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin puree.
  2. Roll out the dough and spread the filling over it.
  3. Roll it up tightly and cut into thick pieces.
  4. Place pieces in a dish and let them rise again before baking.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Frosting
  1. While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, soft butter, brewed coffee, and maple syrup.
  2. Spread the frosting over the rolls while they are still warm.

Notes

For gooeyer centers, pour a small splash of heavy cream over the rolls before baking. Use canned pumpkin puree, but let it drain if it's watery.