Description
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of freshly baked pumpkin cinnamon rolls. These soft, fluffy treats are infused with warm spices and topped with a sweet glaze, making them perfect for fall mornings or festive gatherings. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delightful batch ready to share—if you can resist eating them all yourself!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- Heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add flour and cinnamon until a soft dough forms; knead for about 5–7 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter on top, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into equal pieces (about 12 rolls).
- Place rolls in a greased pan, cover, and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with water or milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg