Soft and fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls filled with a spiced cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting — the ultimate cozy fall breakfast treat.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 30 minutes
Yield:12 rolls 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
3/4 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1/2 tsp salt
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add remaining sugar, pumpkin puree, melted butter, egg, and salt. Mix to combine.
Add flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Roll dough out on a floured surface into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter.
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; sprinkle evenly over buttered dough.
Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 rolls.
Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
Spread frosting over warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Make ahead: Refrigerate assembled rolls overnight, then bake in the morning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.