Description
Soft, fluffy, and loaded with cozy fall flavors, these Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls feature a tender pumpkin-infused dough, a spiced brown sugar filling, and rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Dough:
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
¾ cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
½ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
¾ tsp salt
For the Cinnamon-Spice Filling:
½ cup packed light brown sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground allspice
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Warm the milk to about 110°F. Sprinkle yeast over the milk and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, pumpkin purée, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead the dough – by stand mixer on medium speed for 8-10 minutes, or by hand for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic. Perform the windowpane test.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
5. Roll dough out into a 15×12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread softened butter over the surface, leaving a ½-inch border on one long side.
6. Mix the brown sugar with all spices and sprinkle evenly over the butter.
7. Roll the dough up tightly from the long edge opposite the border. Pinch the seam to seal.
8. Use unflavored dental floss to cut the log into 12 equal rolls. Place them in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
9. Cover and let rise for 45-60 minutes until puffy and touching.
10. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F.
11. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before frosting.
12. Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until creamy. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
Make sure your yeast is fresh and your milk is the right temperature – not too hot or cold – to ensure a good rise.
Avoid overbaking; the rolls should be just golden and soft inside.
Room temperature ingredients make for smoother dough and lump-free frosting.
Unflavored dental floss makes slicing the rolls easier and cleaner than using a knife.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American