Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the warm, spiced goodness of homemade pumpkin cinnamon rolls. These delightful treats are soft and fluffy, filled with gooey cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for cozy autumn mornings or festive gatherings, they promise to impress family and friends alike. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup milk
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar (plus extra for filling)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (plus extra for filling)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the milk until just warm to the touch, then mix with yeast and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center; add melted butter, egg, pumpkin puree, and yeast mixture.
- Mix until combined, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until creamy.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, roll tightly into a log, and cut into slices.
- Place cut rolls in a greased baking dish, cover again to rise for another 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar with vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over warm rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg