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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese


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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, fluffy pumpkin-infused cinnamon rolls swirled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for cozy fall mornings or holiday brunch.


Ingredients

  1. 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  2. 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  3. 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  4. 1/2 tsp salt
  5. 2 tsp pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
  6. 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
  7. 3/4 cup warm milk
  8. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  9. 1 large egg

Filling:

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and pumpkin spice.

  1. Warm the milk until just warm to the touch. Stir in pumpkin puree and softened butter.
  2. Add the milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
  3. Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface.
  6. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
  7. Roll dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 even rolls.
  8. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
  10. For frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  1. Add finely chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling for extra crunch.
  2. Swap vanilla extract in the frosting for maple extract for seasonal flavor.
  3. Use whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
  4. Make mini rolls by rolling dough thinner and cutting smaller spirals.
  5. Freeze unfrosted rolls for up to 2 months for make-ahead convenience.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg