Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

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Prep time: 1hr 40mins
Cook time: 30mins
Serves or Makes: 8

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ingredients

Dough

  • 2 1/4 cup bread flour, divided
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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Filling

  • 1 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar

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Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoon whole milk

Method

To make the dough:

  • Step 1

    Whisk together 1 cup flour, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and yeast.

  • Step 2

    Heat milk and butter to about 95F, or until warm to the touch. Slowly add to dry ingredients.

  • Step 3

    Whisk in one whole egg until dough starts to form.

  • Step 4

    Sprinkle in 1 more cup of flour until the dough ball begins to form.

  • Step 5

    When dough starts to pull from the sides of the bowl. Turn dough out onto lightly floured countertop.

  • Step 6

    Slowly add more flour as needed until the dough is no longer tacky.

  • Step 7

    Knead for 2-3 minutes until you have one cohesive smooth dough ball.

  • Step 8

    Add a little oil to the top of the dough ball and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.

To make the filling:

  • Step 1

    Combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, cinnamon, and butter in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.

Assemble buns:

  • Step 1

    When dough has rested, grab a rolling pin and flatten until it is about 1/2 an inch thick.

  • Step 2

    Spread the filling evenly across the top and sprinkle with brown sugar.

  • Step 3

    Roll tight and cut 8 even pieces using dental floss for smooth cuts.

  • Step 4

    Add to GoodCook baking tray and cover with a damp towel for 1 hour until doubled in size.

  • Step 5

    Heat oven to 350F degrees.

Make the icing:

  • Step 1

    Combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract, butter, and milk. Icing should be thick and smooth.

Bake

  • Step 1

    After proofing, bake rolls at 350F degrees for 25 minutes. When rolls are done, take them out of the oven. Let cool for 10 minutes before icing. Serve warm.