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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are a fall-inspired, spiced up version of classic cinnamon rolls with pumpkin puree both in the pillowy yeasted dough AND the filling. Topped with vanilla cream cheese icing and a caramel drizzle, these rolls make a perfect treat for cozy autumn mornings.

Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 14 rolls
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the dough:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter diced
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
For the filling:
  • 2 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons beaten egg or egg white for brushing the dough edges.
For the glaze:
  • Cream cheese icing
  • Homemade Caramel Sauce

Instructions

For the dough:
For the filling:

Notes

  • You can double the cinnamon sugar mixture and skip the pumpkin to make those classic cinnamon rolls.
  • Skip the raisins, and add any type of nut you prefer, cranberries, chocolate chips, espresso powder.