INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
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2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
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1/2 cup milk, warmed (warm to the touch)
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3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 pinch ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons cold butter, cut in pieces
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1 large egg
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1 cup (8 oz) pumpkin puree
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about 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon