Description
Delightful pumpkin cinnamon rolls that are warm, fluffy, and infused with sweet cinnamon flavor, perfect for cozy fall days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it gets foamy.
- Stir in the melted butter, egg, and pumpkin puree into the yeast mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Knead the dough until it’s smooth—this usually takes about 5 minutes.
- Oil a clean bowl and place your dough inside, turning it so all sides are coated. Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 14×10 inches.
- Spread the softened butter across the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the top.
- Roll up the dough from the long side to create a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal it, then slice the log into 12 equal pieces.
- Cover the rolls again and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) during this time.
- Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the warm rolls.
Notes
Consider using coconut sugar for a healthier alternative. For a vegan version, try almond milk and coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg