"- Feel free to adjust the frosting to meet your needs. If you like a thinner frosting, add in a little milk (start with 1 teaspoon) and slowly increase until you reach the desired consistency. - The pumpkin puree in these Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls make them a bit more dense when compared to a traditional cinnamon roll. - According to King Arthur Flour, you can substitute the White Whole Wheat Flour for All-Purpose, you will just need to decrease the amount of water needed by about 2 teaspoons. - If you are unsure what the dough should look like, definitely check out this post on KAF for an in-depth photo tutorial. -If you prefer more maple flavor in your frosting, just play around with the proportions until it meets your needs. -The frosting pictured above is a bit on the thick side because I made it the night before and refrigerated it until the next day. Ideally, it should be a bit thinner...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Dough
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1 cup canned pumpkin or squash
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup lukewarm water*
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1/4 cup soft butter
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2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 3/4 cups King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour
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1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
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1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
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3 TBS brown sugar
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1 1/2 tsp salt
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2 tsp Quick or Instant Rise Yeast
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*Adjust the amount of water by the time of year or your climate. For summer/humid area us lesser amount. In winter/dry area, use greater amount.
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For the Filling
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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For the Frosting
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup (I used Grade A)
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1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted (see recipe notes)