Pumpkin Rolls
Soft, spiced, and utterly irresistible, these homemade Pumpkin Rolls are the ultimate fall treat! Featuring a rich, fluffy dough infused with real pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these rolls are brimming with the comforting flavors of the season. The sweet cinnamon-sugar filling melts perfectly into the dough as it bakes, creating gooey, swirled layers that are simply unforgettable. Topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese icing, these rolls strike the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this recipe takes a little time to prepare, but the reward is a batch of bakery-worthy pumpkin cinnamon rolls fresh from your own kitchen. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weekend mornings, these pumpkin rolls will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Whole milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup Warm water
- 2 Large eggs
- 4 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon (filling)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (filling)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk (icing)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter is just melted. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm (about 110°F).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir well.
Dissolve the yeast in warm water (about 110°F) and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Add the lukewarm milk and butter mixture, the frothy yeast, and the eggs to the pumpkin mixture. Mix until combined.
Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition, until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle.
For the filling, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread the softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar mixture on top.
Starting at one long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place them cut-side up in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cover the baking dish with a towel and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 30–45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
While the rolls bake, prepare the icing by beating together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
Allow the rolls to cool slightly before spreading the icing on top. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4807 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 185.6 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.2 g | 521% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 827 mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 3044 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 710.1 g | 258% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 271.9 g | ||
| Protein | 87.9 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 727 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 30.8 mg | 171% | |
| Potassium | 1763 mg | 38% | |
*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.
