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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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Nutritional 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.
Originally published as Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns in Taste of Home October/November 2008, p41
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Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2012 by Spiffy64
These were delicious! The rolls were very soft and tender. You didn't really taste the pumpkin but it added a pretty coloring and made a lovely dough. These were pretty delicious and amazing!
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2012 by cellocookie
While hot out of the oven, these tasted fine, they settled like a brick in my stomach, (too much shortening?) didn't have enough cinnamon flavor AT ALL, no pumpkin flavor whatsoever, and mostly...the bread just wasn't right. It had lots of air bubbles in it, and I knew with my first bite that by the next day they would be dry and crumbly (like sub par grocery store cinnamon rolls). The idea was fun, and no one was "disappointed" with these except me. I'm still hunting for the perfect cinnamon roll.
Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2012 by mrs569
I have made these and they are delicious. My coworkers loved them. Based on comments from reviewers, and my own preference, I will make the following changes. Some reviewers stated that although the rolls were great the pumpkin flavor was not predominant. In my area at holiday time, they sell pumpkin eggnog, as well as pumpkin pudding mix. I don't know that I would use both together, as the pumpkin flavor might be overpowering. I will try both, each separately, and let you know how they turn out. Or if someone else tries it before I do, please share your comments. I'm hoping with these changes it will take this great recipe over the top :)
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2011 by H_mj
These are, without a doubt, the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had. I followed some of the comments and ended up switching out half the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice, and used a cream cheese frosting (with a little milk to thin it out) from Joy of Baking as the glaze. I would not alter this recipe any further, although mine were finished browning at 18 minutes ad would have burned by 28 minutes. Will definitely be making these again.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by afallen
Our family of five has 3 picky eaters (and they're not all children!). We all LOVED these rolls. They are so soft and delicious. I usually have to make a double batch because they disappear so fast. :)
Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by thaicooker
Great recipe! Big, soft rolls. I followed the recipe exactly, but put all of the buns in one large pan...Used parchment paper on the bottom of the pan. Next time I may add raisins, or crasins. The dough was sticky, but was easy to handle after kneading...
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by kengrants
These are so moist and yummy. They came out perfectly! The pumpkin flavor is not strong at all, but there's a lot of cinnamon flavor. They're perfect and I would not alter the recipe in any way.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by specialkmom
We did LOVE this. However, the pumpkin taste isn't very strong. I also did a cream cheese frosting...very good. I LOVE the idea of substituting pumpkin pie spice for the cinnamon. Great idea! I would also like to try eggnog in place of the milk. Not sure how it would work though. Any ideas?
Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by cindy june
Very fragrant, moist treat. Added chopped nuts to the filling. Used a cinnamon cream cheese frosting - NUMMY as my 3yr old grandson says! Will definetly make again!
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by ajkoch
Really super tasty autumn treat! Satisfies the pumpkin/cinnamon craving. The dough was VERY sticky! I'm guessing I didn't add quite enough flour or something but they still turned out wonderfully despite the messy process!
Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by Grateful homemaker5
The frosting was a little too sweet. I think I will do a less-sweet cream cheese frosting next time.
Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by all4my4kids
i tried it in the bread maker. Not so much ment for the bread maker but we made it and they were AMAZING. My 6 year old is already asking if we can make another batch so we dont run out. There was 24 nice large rolls and they were very good. We do not like alot of frosting and the glaze was the right contrast. Not too sweet. I did however substituet pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon. A+
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