Description
These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with pumpkin in both the dough and filling, spiced with pumpkin pie spice, and topped with a silky vanilla bean cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Dough
4–5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
4 1/2 tsp instant yeast (2 packets)
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup (240g) whole milk
1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, sliced
1/2 cup (115g) canned pumpkin puree
1 large egg
Pumpkin Butter Filling
1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, room temp
1/4 cup (58g) canned pumpkin
2/3 cup (135g) light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Icing
1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, room temp
4 oz cream cheese, room temp
1 cup (100g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour with the sugar, yeast, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
2. In a measuring glass, add the milk and sliced butter. Microwave for 60–90 seconds until warm but not hot.
3. Pour the warm milk into the dry mix and stir to combine.
4. Mix in the pumpkin and egg.
5. Add 1 1/2 cups of flour and stir until the dough starts to come together.
6. Knead the dough inside the bowl, adding more flour as needed, until soft and no longer sticky.
7. Form the dough into a ball and let it rest for 10 minutes.
8. Scoop the pumpkin for the filling into a paper towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
9. Mash the room temperature butter and pumpkin together with a fork until smooth.
10. Roll the dough into a 15×18″ rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
11. Spread the pumpkin butter evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2″ border around the edges.
12. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the pumpkin butter and spread evenly.
13. Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log.
14. Use floss to slice off uneven ends, then cut into 12 even rolls.
15. Place rolls into a buttered 9×13 baking dish. Cover and rise at room temp for 1 hour.
16. Preheat oven to 350°F near the end of the rise.
17. Bake for 20–25 minutes until center rolls show resistance when pressed.
18. Cool for 15 minutes before frosting.
19. Mash together butter and cream cheese for icing.
20. Add powdered sugar in two additions, then mix in vanilla.
21. Whisk until smooth and spread icing on warm rolls.
22. Serve fresh and enjoy!
Notes
OVERNIGHT CINNAMON ROLLS – After the rolls have puffed and doubled in size, cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking as instructed.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll