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Chef John's Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

By Chef John β€’ Yeast Bread β€’ Cuisine?
4.24 Prep: 30m Cook: 30m
Ingredients:
  • ΒΎ cup packed brown sugar
  • ΒΌ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • Β½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ΒΌ cup warm water (100 to 105 degrees F/38 to 41 degrees C)
  • Β½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ΒΌ cup heavy cream
  • ΒΌ cup white sugar
  • ΒΌ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Β½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ΒΌ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 ΒΌ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ΒΌ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ΒΌ cup milk, or as needed
  • ΒΌ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ΒΌ cup toasted pumpkin seeds, to garnish
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025