Description
A delightful pumpkin cinnamon rolls recipe that captures the essence of fall with fluffy dough infused with pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg, topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 4 cups (plus extra for dusting)
- Canned pumpkin puree: 1 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (packed)
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Active dry yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet)
- Milk: 1 cup (warm, about 110°F or 43°C)
- Butter: 1/4 cup (melted, plus extra for greasing)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Brown sugar (for filling): 1/2 cup
- Ground cinnamon (for filling): 2 teaspoons
- Ground nutmeg (for filling): 1/2 teaspoon
- Cream cheese: 8 oz (softened)
- Powdered sugar: 2 cups
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by combining warm milk and active dry yeast in a small bowl and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Make the filling by mixing brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl and set aside.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Brush the rolled-out dough with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over it. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with a kitchen towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for 10 minutes, then frost generously and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure your yeast is fresh for the best rise.
- Measure flour correctly to avoid dry dough.
- Avoid over-kneading the dough to keep it fluffy.
- Don’t skip the second rise for airy rolls.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin cinnamon rolls, fall dessert, cream cheese frosting