Description
Enjoy these incredibly fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. They are the perfect treat for a cozy fall morning or any time you crave a sweet, spiced delight.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, egg, and pumpkin puree.
- Add the yeast mixture and half of the flour to the pumpkin mixture. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While dough rises, prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Punch down the risen dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll it into a large rectangle (about 12×18 inches).
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border on one long edge.
- Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long edge with the filling. Pinch to seal.
- Cut the roll into 12 equal slices.
- Place slices in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, cut-side up. Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While rolls bake, prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until combined. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls.
Notes
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is not pie filling, as it contains added sugar and spices.
- Room temperature ingredients for the dough will help it rise better.
- Don’t overbake the rolls, as they can become dry.
- The frosting is best spread when the rolls are still warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American