Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Delicious and fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese frosting. Perfect for autumn and enjoyable year-round.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast Ensure yeast is fresh for proper rising.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup milk Use room temperature for better mixing.
- 1/4 cup butter, melted Melt before adding to the mixture.
- 1 large egg Use room temperature for better mixing.
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Filling Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar For sprinkling on dough.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon For sprinkling on dough.
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted For spreading on dough.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, yeast, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, milk, and egg until everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
Rolling and Baking
- After the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread melted butter over the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into even pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
- Place the slices in a greased baking dish closely but not touching.
- Cover with a towel and let the rolls rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Frosting
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, maple syrup, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Drizzle the frosting over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls are simple to make and can be enjoyed with coffee, tea, or fruit. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.