Description
These fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls are packed with cozy spices and a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl, finished with a creamy maple cream cheese frosting. The perfect fall breakfast treat or holiday brunch centerpiece.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 4¼ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups milk (warm)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- ⅓ cup sugar
For the Filling:
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- ¾ cup sugar (white, brown, or mix)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Optional Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Powdered sugar (to taste)
- Maple syrup (to taste)
- Splash of milk (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, pumpkin spice, and salt. In a separate container, mix warm milk, canned pumpkin, melted butter, and sugar. Combine wet and dry mixtures to form a shaggy dough. Cover and let rise until doubled in size (1–2 hours).
- Shape the Dough: On a generously floured surface or baking sheet, press the dough into a rectangle using your fingers. Spread with melted butter. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice, then sprinkle over the dough.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly from the long edge. Seal the edge, place seam-side down, and slice into 12 even rolls using unflavored dental floss.
- Proof and Bake: Arrange rolls in a lined or greased 9×13 baking dish. Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 360°F (182°C), brush rolls with butter, and bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Frost and Serve: Let rolls cool slightly. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, maple syrup, and a splash of milk. Spread over warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
Best served warm. For overnight rolls, refrigerate before final proof and let rise at room temperature before baking. You can substitute chai spice or add a dash of cardamom for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg