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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Looking for the perfect seasonal breakfast pastry? Well, these pumpkin cinnamon rolls are packed full of flavor all rolled up in a sweet cinnamon roll pastry. Serve plain or topped with creamy cream cheese icing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rise Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: breakfast cinnamon rolls, breakfast recipes, easy cinnamon rolls, easy pumpkin cinnamon rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls, pumpkin breakfast recipes, pumpkin cinnamon rolls, sweet pumpkin recipes
Servings: 8 rolls
Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Ingredients

For dough:

  • 1 cup warm whole milk about 100-110 degrees F
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted but cooled slightly
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons 1 packet instant yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar

For filling:

For frosting:

Instructions

For Dough: 

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and yeast. 
  • Slowly add the flour and brown sugar, stirring as you add. This will help incorporate all of the flour smoothly. You can also do this in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment if you’d prefer. 
  • Once all of the flour has been incorporated, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. When you press it gently, it should bounce back about 50%.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and place it in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size-- about 90 minutes. 

Fill & Bake: 

  • Once the dough has doubled in size, turn it out on a lightly floured surface again (no need to punch the dough down) and roll it out to a 1/4 inch thick rectangle. 
  • In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients - pumpkin puree, softened butter, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
  • Spread the mixture over the dough, making sure it covers all of the dough evenly. 
  • Starting with the shortest side, roll the cinnamon rolls tightly into a log. 
  • Place the log seam side down and slice them into 8 rolls, each about 1.25” thick. 
  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter non-stick baking spray and place the rolls into the pan, making sure they’re no more than 1” apart. 
  • Set the rolls aside to rise again until they’ve doubled in size, about 1 hour. 
  • While the rolls rise, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. 
  • Bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges and fully set in the center. 
  • Frost and serve!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. 

For Frosting:

  • In a bowl of a mixer add cream cheese and butter.
  • Using a paddle attachment mix until smooth.
  • Add in powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla exact, maple extract, and kosher salt.
  • Mix until combined and fluffy.
  • If the mixture is too thin add more powdered sugar, if
    it's too thick thin out with more maple syrup or milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 79mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g