Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Icing

Once in a while my boys deserve a special little treat for breakfast. Usually it's pancakes or waffles, or more often than not some kind of muffin. This day, I chose Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Icing. Perfect for downing with a mug of milk before a morning hike.

I started these the night before, refrigerated them cut and in the pan, and took them out for the 2nd rise the morning of baking.

After prepping the dough via a small amount of mixing, it's rolled out rectangle-style and spread with melted butter.

Then it's sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar. No nuts or raisins are crowding their way into this cinnamon roll.

It's rolled up tightly.

Ends are sealed.

1-inch slices are gently cut.

Slices are placed into a greased 9-inch square pan. This is the part where you can decide if you'd like to refrigerate them overnight or let them rise now and bake.

Cinnamon rolls aren't truly cinnamon rolls without a good dose of icing. This is a caramelly flavored icing... the best kind.

Ready for consumption (and a long hike)!

Our family has a special Thanksgiving morning tradition that I'll share with you. After our special breakfast, we take a hike. And on that hike, we go through the alphabet and we each share things we are thankful for. Dad says, "I've got A. I'm thankful for A____ because _______. Mom says, "I've got B. I'm thankful for B____ because _________. etc... It's really quite a nice way to start the day.

This recipe can be found HERE.

I hope that you all have a wonderful, safe and happy Thanksgiving.
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44 comments:

  1. LoreNovember 25, 2008 at 5:41 AM

    What a lovely tradition! The pumpkin gives such a nice colour to the rolls

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  2. KaraNovember 25, 2008 at 5:56 AM

    Two fabulous things about this post - a. I've always wanted to make homemade cinnamon rolls but never figured out how to give them enough time for the 2 rises needed but this answered all of my questions! (refrigerate them before the 2nd rise!) and b. I LOVE your Thanksgiving tradition; way to go teaching your family to remember the real reason for the holiday. And Happy Thanksgiving!

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  3. CathyNovember 25, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    I loves the smell of yeast dough and the addition of pumpkin is perfect. I can imagine the aroma of the rolls baking. Heaven.

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  4. RuthieNovember 25, 2008 at 6:45 AM

    What a nice tradition!

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  5. jesseNovember 25, 2008 at 7:05 AM

    Oooo YUM, pumpkin cinnarolls... and how true that cinnamon rolls are never really cinnamon rolls until they're drizzled with icing!

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  6. PatsykNovember 25, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    What a nice tradition! And, those rolls will give you the burst of energy to get moving on that hike!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  7. MelitaNovember 25, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    Wow! Love the color! Tradition means it's a great recipe, and makes for a great Thanksgiving; rolls look so good!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  8. ManggyNovember 25, 2008 at 8:08 AM

    Aww! That is one awesome tradition. I hope they share it with their kids one day :) I wonder what you guys say when you get to Q, X or Z... Hee hee :)
    I baked a bit of bread today too, and it was wonderful! I think this really should be next on my list! :)

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  9. Culinary WannabeNovember 25, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    I'm always on the lookout for breakfast items you can make the night before. My stomach doesn't have the patience for it the next morning. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

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  10. SaraNovember 25, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    These look so great, you have the best pumpkin recipes!

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  11. FinlaNovember 25, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    Wow they just look so yummy delicious.
    I love these rolls, would love to have few of them, pity i am not living next door to you

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  12. CookiePieNovember 25, 2008 at 9:32 AM

    Oh my gosh - pumpkin + cinnamon roll = heaven!!! I love your hike and alphabet traditions - so lovely. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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  13. PattiNovember 25, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    Have you tried cutting your dough with dental floss or thread instead of a knife? Works wonderfully! I believe I'll be trying this on Thursday morning!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 25, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    my hubby loves cinnamon roll... i wonder where i can get the courage to bake that... yours look so good... :)

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  15. LaurieNovember 25, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    Lori these look so good! I wrote out my menu for Thanksgiving and totally forgot to put rolls on the list.. My family would love these! :)

    Your boys are very fortunate to have such a wonderful mom!

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  16. That GirlNovember 25, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    I love special breakfast treats

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  17. AnonymousNovember 25, 2008 at 12:11 PM

    Such an interesting recipe! Love the addition of pumpkin! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  18. MeganNovember 25, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    I've been wanting one (two)
    of these every since you mentioned them on Twitter!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  19. KristanNovember 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    The recipe sounds great and so does the tradition! I'd love to do that with my family.

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  20. MyKitchenInHalfCupsNovember 25, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    What a fabulous way to hike and so special for Thanksgiving!
    Caramel icing on cinnamon rolls . . . wonderful! Must try that with my next ones!!

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  21. BrindiNovember 25, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Mmmm...these look easy and tasty. I love your red nails with your red rolling pin with your coordinating apron!

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  22. IvyNovember 25, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    These look lovely. I secretely want to be Amish. :)

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  23. RosieNovember 25, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    Oh what a great tradition! Your rolls look divine!

    Rosie x

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  24. HeatherNovember 25, 2008 at 2:46 PM

    mmm. that looks so good! i've never made cinnamon rolls. i keep wanting to. the husband loves them.

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  25. Snooky doodleNovember 25, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    wow this look so dangerously delicious :) wish to try these

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  26. AdamNovember 25, 2008 at 5:18 PM

    Your rolls came out beautiful. They look perfect, and I agree with the icing thing, that one pic is killer. Have a good holiday!

    And Dr. Dynamite, that was great. Thanks for your support :)

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  27. KatrinaNovember 25, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    Cool hiking tradition with thankfulness. The rolls look so good. Love that they are so healthy with the pumpkin in them. ;) Printing this one.

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  28. AnonymousNovember 25, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    Those rolls are high on the yum factor and I love the hike idea...very nice indeed!

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  29. tofufreakNovember 25, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    those look so deliciously amazing!!! perfect for fall :D

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  30. LaDue & CrewNovember 25, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    I love everything Amish! Yum-O to these!

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  31. Clumbsy CookieNovember 26, 2008 at 1:03 AM

    I bet your boys were thriled with this breakfast treat!

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  32. graceNovember 26, 2008 at 1:42 AM

    i absolutely respect and enjoy the amish--they're the source of some of my favorite recipes. this one looks like a winner. :)
    great tradition, by the way. maybe i'll try to get it started with my crew. :)

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  33. ShelbyNovember 26, 2008 at 3:50 AM

    These look so delicious!

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  34. LizNoVeggieGirlNovember 26, 2008 at 4:41 AM

    Man oh MAN, what a breakfast treat. SENSATIONAL!!


    Wishing you a fantastic Thanksgiving, RecipeGirl!!

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  35. UnknownNovember 26, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    Yummy! I may not bake these this year but some time in the future...I LOVE you family tradition...this is what makes for memories ...and happy kids!!!!
    Michelle B (Coral Springs, FL)

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  36. Valerie Harrison (bellini)November 26, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    When there is pumpkin involved I will be there for sure:D

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  37. Nina TimmNovember 26, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    Wow, what a way to spoil your children. These traditions give our children roots and they will always return to their homes, doesn't matter where life takes them!!!snu

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  38. alexandra's kitchenNovember 26, 2008 at 10:09 AM

    RecipeGirl, I've totally been craving cinnamon rolls recently. Pumpkin flavored is even more appropriate this time of year, however. These look unbelievably delicious. I love that you can do the bulk of the work the night before, too.

    Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  39. vanillasugarblogNovember 26, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    I bet those smell amazing while cooking!
    Great tradition you have going.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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  40. AnonymousNovember 26, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    Oh wow, these look so incredibly delicious! I really want to make some for my husband. What am I saying, I want them for me too!

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  41. BunnyNovember 26, 2008 at 7:35 PM

    These look so good! I have a recipe similar to this that I haven't tried them yet. But I'm going to! Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  42. SandyNovember 26, 2008 at 8:28 PM

    oh yes, gotta love those yummy rolls. perfect!
    happy tg!

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  43. Tina ButlerNovember 28, 2008 at 6:13 AM

    Awesome tradition and Awesome Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. I know the pumpkin baking season is about coming to its end, but i need to make these Lori. They look so good. I love Amish Recipes. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  44. AmandaDecember 4, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    I made these on Thanksgiving morning and they were polished off before I even got to try them! LOL Thank you for the recipe, I posted it on my blog and linked back to you :)

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