Chef John's Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Ingredients

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