Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Keep it classic or add a subtle hint of pumpkin spice to these easy overnight rolls!

Ingredients for dough:

1/4 cup warm water

1 cup warm milk

2 packages of dry active yeast

1 egg, 2 egg yolks

6 tablespoons melted and cooled butter

4-5 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

Ingredients for classic filling:

1/3 cup softened butter

1 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons cinnamon

Ingredients for pumpkin spice filling:

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

1/3 cup softened butter

1 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon

Ingredients for frosting:

2.5 ounces cream cheese, softened

6 tablespoons butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer add the milk and water (warmed to 105-115 degrees). Sprinkle the yeast over the water and milk and allow it to dissolve and activate, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the cooled butter, egg, egg yolks, sugars, and salt. Turn on the mixer and allow it to start incorporating.

3. Add the flour, start with 4 cups of flour and continue adding until the dough becomes tacky but not sticky. When you touch it, it shouldn't stick to your fingers.

4. Move the dough into a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let the dough rise for about 2 hours, until it has doubled in size.

5. Punch the dough down and turn out onto a flour surface. Roll into a large rectangle.

6. ** Follow the directions for the filling, then come back here for more directions

7. Once you have the filling of choice on the dough, begin to roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the cinnamon rolls with a sharp knife, you should get 12 evenly cut rolls.

8. Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 pan and cover with plastic wrap. Leave in the fridge over night for the second rise.

9. In the morning, bake the rolls at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Allow them to cool about 10 minutes before adding frosting.

Directions for filling:

1. Spread the softened butter over the entire surface of the dough, using a spatula or your hands.

2. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, spread over the entire surface of the dough. OR

3. Combine the brown sugar, pumpkin, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie space in a bowl. Spread over the entire surface of dough.

Directions for frosting:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and use an electric hand mixer to combine everything into a smooth frosting. OPTIONAL: Add 1/2-1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice