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Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls

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Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy rolls filled with chai-spiced pumpkin sweetness and topped with a creamy glaze. Perfect for autumn mornings, holidays, or anytime you want a cozy, spiced treat.

Ingredients

  1. 4 cups all-purpose flour
  2. 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
  3. 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
  4. 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
  5. 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  6. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  7. 1 large egg
  8. 1 tsp salt
  9. 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
  10. 3/4 cup brown sugar
  11. 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  12. 1 tsp ground cardamom
  13. 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  14. 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  15. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  16. 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  17. 1 cup powdered sugar
  18. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  19. 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  20. Pinch of salt

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, melted butter, pumpkin purée, egg, and yeast. Mix until blended.

  1. Gradually add flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  2. Knead dough for 8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a mixer until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
  3. Mix brown sugar with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl.
  4. Roll dough into a large rectangle (1/4 inch thick). Spread softened butter, then sprinkle evenly with spice-sugar mixture.
  5. Roll dough tightly from the long side, then slice into 12 rolls.
  6. Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch dish. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 25–30 minutes until golden.
  8. For glaze, whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth.
  9. Spread glaze over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

  • Use chai tea in place of milk for an extra spice boost.
  • Unflavored dental floss makes slicing rolls neat and even.
  • Add pecans or walnuts to the filling for crunch.
  • Rolls can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
  • Freeze unglazed rolls up to 2 months and reheat before glazing.

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