Description
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls combine the soft, spiced warmth of pumpkin bread with the gooey decadence of classic cinnamon rolls. Filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice, then topped with a tangy maple cream cheese glaze, these rolls are the ultimate fall breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
4 ½ – 5 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
For the Maple Glaze:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed
Instructions
1. Activate yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a stand mixer bowl. Let sit 5–7 minutes until foamy.
2. Make dough: Add remaining sugar, pumpkin puree, butter, egg, and salt. Mix well. Add flour gradually and knead 5–7 minutes until soft and tacky.
3. First rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
4. Roll dough: Punch down and roll into a 16×20 inch rectangle.
5. Add filling: Spread butter over dough. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice; sprinkle evenly over butter, leaving a border.
6. Roll log: Roll tightly from the long edge. Seal seam. Slice into 12 rolls using floss or sharp knife.
7. Second rise: Place rolls in greased 9×13 pan. Cover and rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown and centers are set.
9. Make glaze: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in maple syrup and powdered sugar. Add milk as needed.
10. Glaze rolls: Drizzle over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Store unfrosted rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Freeze unglazed rolls up to 3 months. Thaw and warm before glazing. Glaze can be refrigerated separately.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg