Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in the ultimate autumn treat: fluffy pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls covered in a rich, nutty brown butter cream cheese frosting.

Dough Ingredients:

• 400g-450g bread flour (adjust if dough is too sticky)
• 7g instant yeast
• 30g granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 28g butter, softened
• 1 egg, at room temperature
• 150g pumpkin puree

Filling Ingredients:

• 113g dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 56g butter, melted

Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 42g butter, browned and cooled
• 25g powdered sugar
• 7g vanilla extract
• 30g heavy cream

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, instant yeast, salt, pumpkin pie spice, warm water, pumpkin puree, and an egg. Mix until just combined.
2. Add in the softened butter and fold it into the mixture.
3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, until it’s soft and only slightly sticky to the touch.
4. Place the dough back into the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest in a warm spot for 1 hour, allowing it to rise.

Prepare the Filling:

1. In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and melted butter until it forms a smooth paste.

Assemble the Cinnamon Rolls:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking dish (a 9”x13” dish or two 9-inch round pans).
2. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 16”x14” rectangle.
3. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the dough.
4. Roll the dough tightly from the long end and cut into 12 equal rolls, each about 1-1/2” thick.
5. Place the rolls in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden.
6. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Make the Frosting:

1. In a saucepan, brown the butter and then let it cool.
2. In a bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat together with a hand mixer until smooth and well combined.

Finish the Cinnamon Rolls:

1. Spread the brown butter cream cheese frosting over the slightly cooled cinnamon rolls.

Serve these pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls warm, allowing the frosting to melt slightly into the rolls for a truly decadent experience. The combination of pumpkin spice and the brown butter frosting will make these a memorable treat for any autumn morning or holiday gathering. Enjoy the fluffy texture and the complex flavors that each bite offers!