Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns Recipe

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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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Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns Recipe
  • Prep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 24 Servings
45 25 70

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.

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 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?

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2009 by pya

read recipe again and seen one cup. sory bout that

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2009 by pya

What size canned pumpkin do you use? Want to try the recipe. sounds very good

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2009 by kmu021

Best ever! Delicious!!!!

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2009 by Saskie73

I haven't tried these yet, but I would like to know which issue this recipe is in? (My printer is out of ink!!) I love warmly spiced recipes like this, so I can't wait to try them!

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by GBakes

These were absolutely delicious! Only my second time making cinnamon buns and they were amazing. I was so excited when I got this magazine because of all the pumpkin recipes! I got right to work! Thanks for a wonderful recipe! :)

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by l2bake

The flavor was excellent, the rolls 'light & fluffy' and very moist. I was very impressed with these and I will defiantly make them again!

 
 

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