Description
Scrumptious pumpkin cinnamon rolls deliver autumn’s warmest comfort with rich spices and silky cream cheese frosting. Bakers can savor each tender, aromatic bite that transports you directly to seasonal bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Liquids and Fats:
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 teaspoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with warm water, allowing it to bloom and create a frothy surface for approximately 10 minutes.
- Utilize a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to blend the activated yeast with milk, pumpkin puree, sugars, pumpkin pie spice, salt, egg, and flour until a cohesive dough forms.
- Transfer the mixed dough to a greased bowl, seal with plastic wrap, and permit rising in a warm environment until volume doubles, roughly 1-1.5 hours.
- Gently knead the expanded dough for 1-2 minutes, incorporating additional flour to prevent adhesion. Roll into a rectangular shape with smooth, even thickness.
- Create the filling by whisking melted butter, pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a harmonious mixture.
- Distribute the filling evenly across the rolled dough, then carefully roll from the shorter edge, ensuring a tight, uniform log.
- Slice the rolled dough into 15-18 sections using dental floss for precise, clean cuts.
- Arrange the sliced rolls in a greased glass casserole dish, cover, and allow a second rise for 30-60 minutes until nearly doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until they achieve a golden-brown complexion.
- While rolls are baking, prepare the icing by combining ingredients, then generously spread over warm rolls immediately after removing from the oven.
Notes
- Activate Yeast Perfectly Ensure water temperature is between 105-110°F to wake up yeast without killing it, creating a fluffy texture.
- Humidity Matters Avoid making rolls on rainy or extremely humid days, as extra moisture can affect dough rising and texture.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap wheat flour with a gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum for similar consistency and rise.
- Make-Ahead Convenience Prepare rolls the night before, refrigerate after second rise, and bake fresh in the morning for convenient breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 166 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg