Description

These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are rich, fluffy, and filled with warm spices, dark brown sugar, and a luscious pumpkin pie filling. Topped with a silky brown butter cream cheese frosting, they’re the ultimate fall indulgence.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

½ cup whole milk (warm, ~110°F)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup 100% pumpkin purée
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp)
1 tsp kosher salt
4 cups bread flour

For the Filling:

½ cup softened butter
⅔ cup dark brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

For the Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting:

⅓ cup brown butter (chilled and solidified)
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Pinch of kosher salt

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Instructions

Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Pour into a bowl and chill until solid.
Make the Dough: Heat milk and butter together until warm (not hot). In a stand mixer bowl, add pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, salt, yeast, and milk mixture. Mix until combined. Gradually add flour and knead with dough hook for 8 minutes until the dough is tacky but not sticky. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours, until doubled.
Prepare the Filling: Mix softened butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice to form a paste.
Assemble the Rolls: Roll dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly across the surface. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 rolls. Place in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and let rise for 30–60 minutes until puffy.
Bake: Warm ½ cup of heavy cream and pour it gently over the risen rolls. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–22 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let cool slightly before frosting.
Make the Frosting: Beat chilled brown butter until smooth. Add cream cheese and beat until combined. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy. Spread over warm rolls.

Notes

To deepen the flavor, let the browned butter rest overnight before making the frosting. These rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight after shaping — bake fresh the next morning.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 22 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American