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Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls 3 Times Tested for Perfection

Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls

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Soft cinnamon rolls with pumpkin and chai spices. Topped with cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Mix pumpkin, sugar, melted butter, and egg in a bowl.
  3. Add flour, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Knead until smooth.
  4. Let dough rise for 1 hour.
  5. Roll dough into a rectangle.
  6. Spread softened butter on dough.
  7. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over butter.
  8. Roll dough tightly. Cut into 12 slices.
  9. Place slices in a greased pan. Let rise 30 minutes.
  10. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
  11. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Spread on warm rolls.

Notes

  • Use fresh yeast for best results.
  • Let rolls cool slightly before frosting.

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