Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Bites with Cream Cheese Icing
INGREDIENTS
might be one of the tastiest treats ever
Dough:
1 cup warm milk 110 degrees F
3 tbs sugar
2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
4 tbs melted butter
1 egg
1 tsp salt
Filling:
3 tbs softened butter
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin extract or pumpkin spice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Icing:
2 oz softened cream cheese
2 tbs softened butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbs milk
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Mix 1 cup warm milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast in a bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and the yeast mixture.
- 3
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, adding a little more flour if necessary until it is slightly sticky but not sticking to your fingers.
- 4
Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rest for one hour.
- 5
Prepare the filling by mixing 3 tablespoons softened butter, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin extract or pumpkin spice, and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg until combined.
- 6
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough and spread the filling mixture evenly over it.
- 7
Fold the dough in half and cut it into bite-sized pieces, placing them into a greased baking dish.
- 8
Let the dough bites rest for an additional 30 minutes.
- 9
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the bites for about 20 minutes.
- 10
While the bites are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together 2 ounces softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
- 11
Remove the bites from the oven and add the icing while they are still hot.