Making these kinds of cinnamon rolls is a definite commitment. The ingredients list is long, and it takes some time to complete. That’s why I generally save these for special occasions and holiday. When I do take the time out to make these, I always double or triple the recipe. Check out what they are saying about this recipe over at The Pioneer Woman:
“The cinnamon roll I’ve been waiting for my whole life!”
They go quickly and I want to be sure to have enough to feed the whole family!
Ingredients
Dough
1-1/2 cup Whole Milk
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
1/2 cup Domino’s Sugar
1 package (2 1/4 Teaspoons) Active Dry Yeast
1 cup Pumpkin Puree
4 cups All-purpose Gold Medal Flour
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/2 cup (additional) All-purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon (heaping) Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
Filling
1 stick 1/2 Cup Butter, Melted
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoon McCormick’s Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 cup Finely Chopped Pecans
FROSTING
8 ounces, weight Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 pound Powdered Sugar
1/4 cup Whole Milk
2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
Dash Of Salt
Extra Flour, For Rolling
Extra Milk, For Thinning
Extra Butter, For The Baking Pans
Instructions
MAKE THE DOUGH
In a large saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1/2 vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup sugar.
Heat until hot but not boiling, then remove the pan from the stove and allow it to cool until the mixture is warm to the touch but not too hot.
Sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the liquid and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Stir in pumpkin puree until combined.
Combine 4 cups of flour with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Sprinkle it into the saucepan and stir until it just comes together.
Cover the saucepan with a dish towel and set in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, the mixture should be very puffy and at least doubled in size. Stir in 1/2 cup flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until totally combined.
MAKE THE ROLLS
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Drizzle butter into 3 pie pans (or a larger baking dish) and smear it all over the bottom of the pans.
Turn out dough onto a floured surface and press it into a rectangular shape. If it is overly sticky, sprinkle generously with flour and handle it/flour it until it’s easier to handle.
Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough into a large rectangle about 10 inches by 30 inches.
Drizzle the melted 1 stick of butter over the dough and smear it all over the surface with your fingers. Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Sprinkle this all over the surface of the dough, covering all the melted butter. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup chopped pecans.
Starting at the top, use a “typewriter” motion to roll the dough toward you into a large log. Roll it tightly as you go so the rolls with be nice and neat.
When it’s all rolled, pinch the seam closed and turn the roll over so that the seam is facing down.
Slice 1/2 to 3/4 inch slices and place them in the buttered pan(s). Allow them to rise for 20 minutes, then bake for 15-18 minutes or until nice and golden brown around the edges.
MAKE THE FROSTING
While the rolls are baking, making the frosting by combining all the frosting ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until fluffy, adding more milk if you’d like a thinner icing.
Add maple flavoring if using and beat until combined.
FINISH THE ROLLS
Ice rolls the second they come out of the oven. Sprinkle extra nuts over the frosting, then allow them to sit for 15 minutes before serving.
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Quick Tip: Make a bunch and freeze for later.
Thanks again to The Pioneer Woman for this yummy recipe.