Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat that embodies the essence of autumn. These fluffy rolls are made with a soft pumpkin-spiced dough swirled with rich brown sugar and fragrant spices, then crowned with a creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for cozy breakfasts or festive gatherings, these cinnamon rolls can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy fresh-baked goodness any day. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this scrumptious dessert that brings smiles to everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 Teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast
- 6oz (3/4 Cup) Warm Water
- 50 Grams (1/4 Cup) Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, browned
- 1 Large Egg, at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon Dry Milk Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 5.3oz (2/3 Cup) Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 406 Grams – 468 Grams (3 1/4 – 3 3/4 Cup) All-Purpose Flour
- 150 Grams (3/4 Cup) Brown Sugar
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 3oz (6 Tablespoons) Butter, browned
- 4oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2oz (1/4 Cup) Browned Butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 180 Grams (1 1/2 Cups) Confectioners Sugar
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm water and letting it sit until frothy.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine granulated sugar, browned butter, egg, dry milk powder, salt, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Add the activated yeast mixture and gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Let it rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with browned butter; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.
- Roll tightly and slice into individual rolls. Allow them to rise again before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 25–27 minutes.
- Prepare frosting while rolls bake by mixing cream cheese, browned butter, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg