Chef John's Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients:
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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¼ cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
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½ teaspoon white sugar
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¼ cup warm water (100 to 105 degrees F/38 to 41 degrees C)
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½ cup pumpkin puree
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¼ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup white sugar
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¼ cup butter, melted
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon ground allspice
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 egg
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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5 tablespoons butter, melted
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¼ cup cream cheese, softened
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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¼ cup milk, or as needed
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¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds, to garnish