Description
Fluffy, golden Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls made with real pumpkin purée and warm spices, filled with a sweet cinnamon-brown sugar swirl, and topped with a rich cream cheese glaze. Perfect for fall mornings, brunches, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
½ cup pumpkin purée
¾ cup milk, warm
¼ cup sugar
1 egg
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp ginger
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ tbsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Add the pumpkin purée, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the filling.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a 12×16-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the filling evenly on top.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, beat together cream cheese and butter for the glaze until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to reach desired consistency.
- Spread the glaze over warm rolls and serve fresh.
Notes
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling for extra crunch.
Use pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices for a stronger flavor.
Drizzle with caramel sauce for an indulgent twist.
For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and cream cheese.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or in a 300°F oven for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
