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Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Icing

Fall in love with these soft, fluffy Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls topped with gooey caramel icing!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cinnamon Rolls, Comfort Food, Fall Treats, Pumpkin
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup Milk warm, used to activate the yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Butter softened, for the dough
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree the star ingredient
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated White Sugar to sweeten the dough
  • __ teaspoons Salt enhances the flavor
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1 envelope Active Dry Yeast 2.25 ounces
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour the base of your dough
  • 1 cup Bread Flour for a chewy texture
  • __ cup Brown Sugar packed, for the filling and icing
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Milk for icing
  • __ teaspoon Vanilla Extract to enhance icing flavor
  • __ teaspoon Salt for icing
  • __ cup Powdered Sugar sifted, for icing

Instructions

Steps to Make Cinnamon Rolls:

  • In a small pot, heat the milk over low heat until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the 2 tablespoons of butter until melted. Allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk mixture with pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, salt, beaten egg, and yeast. Stir until well combined.
  • Gradually add the all-purpose flour and bread flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place into a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Prepare the filling by mixing together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter in a bowl.
  • Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
  • Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces. Place in a greased baking dish, cut side up.
  • Cover with a towel and let the rolls rise again in a warm place until puffed and nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth. Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • Drizzle the caramel icing generously over the warm rolls. Let sit for a few minutes to allow icing to set slightly before serving.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking dish
  • Cooling rack

Notes

  • Make sure your milk is warm, not hot, when activating the yeast.
  • For best results, allow the rolls to rise in a warm environment.
  • Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the filling for additional spice.
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