Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns Recipe

Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns Recipe
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94% would make again

“I make sticky buns and cinnamon rolls quite often because my husband loves them. One day, I had some fresh pumpkin on hand and decided to try pumpkin cinnamon buns. We loved the results!” —Glenda Joseph, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

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  • 24 Servings
  • Prep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/3 cup instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • FILLING:
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ICING:
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the eggs, shortening, pumpkin, milk, sugars, pudding mixes, salt and 6 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges.
  • Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 12 slices. Place cut side down in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 350° for 22-28 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine the water, butter and cinnamon. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over buns. Serve warm. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 bun equals 379 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 201 mg sodium, 61 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns published in Taste of Home October/November 2008, p41

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Reviews for Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns (16)

Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns Recipe

Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns

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Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by TamsC

These are SO delicious and easy to make! I used my own maple frosting instead of the one the recipe suggests. They were out of this world!

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by katiebug371

These turned out so well. I actually used less yeast because I miscalculated and thought they wouldn't rise but I just had to give them a little more time and they got huge. My family loved them and I will make them again.

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2009 by JessCostello

This is a perfect treat for fall! I make it my point to try new recipes weekly and bring treats into my office, and this one was gone so fast I never got one! I made them at home and my kids loved them too! What a great post!

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by kkiyawas

This is one of my absolute favourite fall recipes. The only thing I change is to double the icing so that there is a bit more on each (I end up using about 3/4 of it)

Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2009 by Carol Holliday

I used egg beaters to make them even healthier. I am going to try to adapt this recipe for my bread machine so I don"t have to knead it. It is delicious!

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2009 by mom2eileigh

Soft and fluffy- the flavor is fabulous! I loved the icing with it as well. Will definitely make again.

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2009 by pzulz

My rate was 5****** but it is only allowing 2**. Just wanted to clarify because this is a great recipe!

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2009 by pzulz

I have made these cinnamon rolls several times. I use a browned butter icing instead, like the cinnamon rolls from Amish country. 2 sticks of butter, 6 c. 10x sugar, vanilla and hot water. Brown the butter until it smells "nutty", add 2t. vanilla and then add the 10x sugar stirring quickly. Add enough hot water to make a smooth consistency. Icingwill be thick and will need to be poured quickly.

Paula-Springfield, Ohio

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by kkparsons

These were a bit time consuming (as most recipes with yeast are) but they are definitely worth it! Soft and gooey, with a subtle pumpkin flavor. Yum!

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2009 by shell1224

If I would omit the pumpkin what other ingredients what be left out? Also, could one put the apricot inside the roll?

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