Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2¼ tsp instant yeast
• ¾ cup warm milk
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 whole egg
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Steps

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
2. Add warm milk, pumpkin puree, egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough and roll out into a 16x12 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
6. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly.
7. Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal rolls.
8. Place rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
10. While rolls bake, prepare the glaze by beating together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
11. Spread the cream cheese glaze over warm rolls immediately after removing from the oven.