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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
5 from 70 votes

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls combine a soft dough enriched with pumpkin puree and warm spices rolled around a spiced brown sugar filling. They bake up fluffy with a tender crumb and are topped with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting. The yeast dough is proofed and kneaded for elasticity, yielding rolls that are light but substantial, featuring autumnal flavors enhanced by cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Rising Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 18 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 445 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk warmed, whole
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar , divided
  • 1/4 cup butter , melted
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree, canned
  • 1 egg , room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar , packed
  • 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
  • 6 Tablespoons butter , softened
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese , softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Proof yeast: In a large bowl or stand mixer add warmed milk, yeast, and a pinch of the sugar. Stir to combine then let mixture sit for a few minutes, until yeast has proofed and is foamy.
  2. Make dough: Add the remaining sugar, melted butter, pumpkin and egg then mix until well combined. Add salt, baking powder, baking soda, and 2 cups of flour. Mix well.
  3. Knead: Add additional flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well between each addition until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Mix for several minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should be soft and slightly sticky, but not stick to a clean finger. Add more flour if needed.
  4. First Rise: Place dough in a well greased bowl, cover with a towel and allow to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Make the filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
  6. Roll Out: Punch dough down, place on a lightly floured counter and roll into a 18x20 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter all over the dough, leaving 1'' border, and sprinkle sugar mixture evenly on top. Starting on the shorter (18'' side) roll up into a log. Pinch the ends to seal them and tuck them under the roll.
  7. Cut the dough into 12 slices (about 1 1/2 inches wide) and place the cut rolls in a greased 9x13inch baking dish, or on a jelly-roll pan.
  8. 2nd Rise: Cover with a cloth and allow to rise for 1 hour.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 17-25 minutes, until centers are no longer soft/doughy.
  10. Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: Mix the butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes, until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla, powdered sugar and cinnamon and whip for a few more minutes. Smooth forsting over warm cinnamon rolls.

Notes

  • Store pumpkin cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat individually in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
  • Prepare rolls ahead by shaping and refrigerating them before the second rise; bring to room temperature before baking.
  • Bake then freeze rolls up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container for convenient future use.
  • Freeze unbaked, partially baked rolls covered tightly for up to 3 months; thaw overnight and finish baking before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 445kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 230mg (10%) Potassium 126mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 2168IU (43%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 445

% Daily Value*

Calories 445kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 2168IU 43%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.