Description
Soft, fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls made for real home kitchens. Pumpkin purée creates a forgiving dough that stays tender after baking and reheating, making these perfect for fall mornings and holidays.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Dough
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbs dry yeast
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 stick melted butter
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Warm the milk until lukewarm. Stir in the yeast and granulated sugar and let sit for 8–10 minutes, until foamy.
- Whisk in the melted butter and eggs. Add the brown sugar, pumpkin purée, cinnamon, and nutmeg and stir until combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 2–3 minutes, until smooth and slightly tacky.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes, until puffed.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Spread pumpkin purée evenly over the surface.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough, then roll snugly into a log.
- Slice into 1-inch rolls and place in a parchment-lined baking dish.
- Bake at 320°F for 18–22 minutes, until lightly golden and set in the center.
- While the rolls bake, whisk the cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin purée, and milk until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls and let set for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Dough should feel soft, not stiff. If it feels dry, knead in a tablespoon of milk.
- Pumpkin purée varies in moisture; blot watery purée lightly before using.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the rolls soft and fluffy.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Rising Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast | Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pumpkin cinnamon roll
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg