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A close-up of golden-brown pumpkin cinnamon rolls topped with a generous drizzle of cream cheese frosting, nestled on a rustic wooden platter with a few cinnamon sticks and pumpkin pie spice scattered around. The rolls are soft with a moist, swirled interior visible through the glaze, inviting warmth and comfort.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls: Your New Favorite Cozy Treat!

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Enjoy cozy mornings with these soft, spiced Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls infused with rich pumpkin flavor and warm fall spices. Perfect for breakfast or fall festivities, these cinnamon rolls are a comforting treat everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, pumpkin puree, egg, and yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  2. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
  3. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Roll the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread butter and pumpkin evenly, then sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.
  4. Roll the dough into a log and cut into 12 slices. Place in a greased baking dish.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

  • You can replace pumpkin puree with canned sweet potato or apple sauce for different flavors.
  • For vegan version, use plant-based milk, vegan butter, and a flaxseed or chia seed egg.
  • Rewarm leftovers in the microwave or oven for best texture.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg