Description
Experience the ultimate autumn indulgence with these delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. These soft, spiced rolls are a perfect way to welcome the cool weather and become an instant favorite for gatherings and cozy breakfasts alike. Made with a fluffy pumpkin-infused dough, sweet brown sugar filling, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting, each bite is a celebration of fall flavors that will leave you coming back for more. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cinnamon rolls are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 Teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast
- 6oz (3/4 Cup) Warm Water
- 50 Grams (1/4 Cup) Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, browned
- 1 Large Egg, at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon Dry Milk Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 5.3oz (2/3 Cup) Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 406 Grams – 468 Grams (3 1/4 – 3 3/4 Cup) All-Purpose Flour
- 150 Grams (3/4 Cup) Brown Sugar
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 3oz (6 Tablespoons) Butter, browned
- 4oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2oz (1/4 Cup) Browned Butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 180 Grams (1 1/2 Cups) Confectioners Sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, browned butter, egg, dry milk powder, salt, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice; mix well.
- Add the yeast mixture and gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough until smooth (about 5 minutes in a stand mixer or 8–10 minutes by hand).
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Roll out the dough, spread with browned butter, sprinkle filling evenly, roll tightly into a log.
- Cut into equal pieces and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet; let rise again (about 30 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 27 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, mix cream cheese with browned butter; add confectioners sugar and vanilla extract until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Autumn
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Substitute plant-based butter for a dairy-free option. Add nuts or dried fruits to the filling for extra texture.