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Homemade Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Homemade Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect blend of warm spices and pumpkin goodness. These rolls are fluffy and decadent, with a chai cream cheese glaze that adds a unique twist to traditional cinnamon rolls. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they bring comfort and joy to any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. Whether served fresh out of the oven or reheated as leftovers, these pumpkin chai treats are sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Almond milk, unsweetened
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 2 Tbsps pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp chai spice blend
  • 4 cups organic All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Artisan Bread flour
  • 1 packet Rapid Rise Yeast
  • 1–2 tsps pumpkin spice blend
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup WARM water
  • 1/2 cup organic brown sugar + 1 Tbsp
  • 1 1/4 cup Almond milk, unsweetened + at room temp.
  • 1 cup organic pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs, room temp.
  • 6 Tbsps unsalted butter, melted + cooled until warm
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup organic brown sugar (for the filling)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temp. (for the filling)
  • 1 Tbsp Dessert Lover Blend (for the filling)
  • 3 cups organic powdered sugar, sifted (for the glaze)
  • 4 oz. organic cream cheese, softened at room temp. (for the glaze)
  • 3–4 Tbsps cooled Chai tea mixture (for the glaze)

Instructions

  1. Warm almond milk and steep black tea bags for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flours, yeast, salt, brown sugar, chai spice blend, and pumpkin spice blend.
  3. Add the steeped almond milk mixture and warm water to dry ingredients; mix well.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by melted butter and vanilla extract. Knead until smooth.
  5. Allow the dough to rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, then sprinkle brown sugar and Dessert Lover Blend.
  7. Roll tightly into a log shape; cut into equal pieces.
  8. Let the rolls rise again before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes.
  9. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar and softened cream cheese with cooled chai tea mixture until smooth.

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