Homemade Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful fall treat, combining soft, fluffy dough with a rich pumpkin filling and aromatic chai spices. Topped with a creamy glaze, these rolls create a warm and inviting atmosphere in your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they are sure to impress family and friends during cozy gatherings or lazy weekend mornings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 3 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cardamom, ginger, cloves)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm milk until lukewarm. Combine yeast and warm milk in a bowl; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chai spice blend.
- Add pumpkin puree and melted butter to the yeast mixture; mix well before adding to dry ingredients to form dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar mixed with cinnamon and chai spices.
- Roll tightly into a log; slice into equal pieces about one inch thick.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place rolls in a greased baking dish and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar to create the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the filling. - These rolls can easily be made ahead of time; refrigerate unbaked rolls overnight and allow them to rise before baking.