Description
Soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls filled with spiced pumpkin and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups (440g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) melted butter (for filling)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, melted butter, and eggs to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- For the filling, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted butter, and pumpkin spice in a bowl. Set aside.
- Roll out the risen dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the surface.
- Roll the dough tightly from one long edge to the other and cut into 12 equal pieces. Arrange in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
For clean cuts, use dental floss instead of a knife. Spread the glaze while the rolls are warm for a gooey finish. You can make these rolls gluten-free or vegan with substitutions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice, Cinnamon Rolls, Fall Dessert, Cream Cheese Glaze, Thanksgiving Dessert