Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful 8×8 inch pumpkin cinnamon rolls. Soft and fluffy, each roll is infused with rich pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, creating an inviting treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This small-batch recipe yields just nine rolls, making it ideal for intimate gatherings or a special morning at home. Topped with a creamy maple icing, these rolls are sure to become a family favorite. Easy to make and utterly delicious, they capture the essence of autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 & 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon (for filling)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (for icing)
- 4 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (for icing)
- 4 tbsp butter (at room temperature, for icing)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract for icing)
Instructions
- Warm milk and dissolve yeast with sugar; let sit until frothy.
- Mix in melted butter, egg, and pumpkin puree.
- Combine dry ingredients; add to wet mixture to form dough.
- Knead until smooth, then let rise until doubled.
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and spices.
- Roll out dough, spread filling, and shape into rolls.
- Allow cut rolls to rise again before baking at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
- Prepare icing by mixing cream cheese, syrup, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (66g)
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 243mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg