The Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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"The recipe looks long, but I've written every last detail so the rolls turn out perfectly for you. Read the recipe at least twice before starting, and the only unique item is in Step 15, unwaxed dental floss. Very helpful for not squishing the rolls and making clean cuts. They’re the best pumpkin cinnamon roll - soft, light, fluffy and there’s just enough pumpkin flavor to notice, but not so much that it overwhelms the inherent beauty of classic cinnamon rolls. Topped with cream cheese glaze, they're totally irresistible. The dough is buttermilk-based, and for the softest, lightest, and most tender rolls, I swear by buttermilk. There’s an option to make as overnight rolls. Start the dough at night, roll and shape it, and refrigerate the coiled rolls until you’re ready to bake the next morning. The glaze soaks into the nooks and crannies and adds even more moisture and softness. Total gooey, cinnamon-and-sugary, juicy perfection...."

INGREDIENTS
Yield: one 9x13 pan, about 22 small/med rolls
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: about 15 to 17 minutes
Total Time: 4+ hours or overnight, for rising
Ingredients:
Dough
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce packet, I use Red Star Platinum)
pinch salt, to taste
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg, lightly whisked
Filling
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 of 1 stick), very soft - let it sit out while dough rises
1 to 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
2+ tablespoons cinnamon (I used 3+)
Cream Cheese Glaze
4 ounces brick-style cream cheese (lite is okay), softened - let it sit out on the second rise or while rolls bake
2 cups confectioners' sugar
pinch salt, optional and to taste (helps balance the sweetness)
about 3 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half or cream, or as needed for consistency
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