Description
Delicious small batch pumpkin cinnamon rolls that are perfect for cozy autumn mornings or as a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for filling)
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Mix the buttermilk, melted butter, and pumpkin puree in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine until just moistened.
- Knead the dough gently for about 1 minute on a lightly floured surface until it forms a soft ball.
- Roll the dough out into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick, and brush with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional nuts evenly over the top.
- Roll tightly from one long side and pinch the edges to seal.
- Cut the cylinder into 4-6 even pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls once they cool slightly.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free baking blend. Substitute Greek yogurt for buttermilk for added protein. To make them vegan, replace butter with coconut oil and use plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg