Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
For the frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons brewed coffee (or espresso)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by warming the milk to about 110°F and dissolving the yeast in it. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Add melted butter, pumpkin, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar. Roll tightly from the longer side and slice into 12 pieces.
- Place slices in a greased baking dish. Cover loosely and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the frosting, whip together softened butter, powdered sugar, brewed coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more coffee or powdered sugar.
- Once baked, drizzle the cinnamon rolls with the Coffee Maple Frosting and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm enough to activate the yeast but not too hot to kill it.
- For softer rolls, let them rise in a warm, draft-free area.
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins before rolling for extra flavor and texture.
- If refrigerating overnight, cover tightly and allow to come to room temperature before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking, Yeast Dough Mixing, Frosting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg