Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, the ultimate treat for pumpkin lovers! Featuring a soft, fluffy dough enriched with real pumpkin puree and warm autumn spices, these homemade rolls are filled with a gooey blend of cinnamon and brown sugar for the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they’re melt-in-your-mouth delicious, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting dessert. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you can recreate bakery-quality cinnamon rolls right in your kitchen. Serve them warm and watch them disappear—these pumpkin-spiced delights are perfect for any harvest season gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1 large Egg
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar (for filling)
- 6 tablespoons Softened butter (for filling)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for frosting)
Instructions
Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it’s about 110°F. Stir in the sugar and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a small bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and yeast mixture. Stir until smooth.
Add 2 cups of flour and the salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined, then gradually add the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with the dough hook for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 10x16-inch rectangle.
Spread the softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the butter.
Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cover the dish with a towel and let the rolls rise again for 30 minutes, or until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they’re lightly golden on top.
While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. Beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until the frosting is creamy.
Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes before spreading the cream cheese frosting generously over the top.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.4 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.4 g | 562% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 719 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 3039 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 720.6 g | 262% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 333.2 g | ||
| Protein | 79.2 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 883 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 28.1 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 1851 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
