Description
Warm, fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls infused with spices and topped with a creamy frosting—perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup softened butter (for filling)
- For frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, splash of vanilla extract, milk as needed
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, 1 tbsp of sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, spices, and salt. Make a well, add pumpkin puree, melted butter, and eggs. Pour yeast mixture into the well and stir until combined. Knead for 8-10 minutes.
- First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Prepare the filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a small bowl.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down dough and roll out to a ½ inch thick rectangle. Spread butter-sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll and cut: Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces. Place into greased baking dish.
- Second rise: Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make frosting: Whip together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Adjust consistency with milk.
- Frost and serve: Let rolls cool for 10 minutes, then frost generously before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute almond or oat milk and use a dairy-free butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, pumpkin, autumn dessert, sweet rolls, baking