Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are light, soft, and packed with pumpkin flavor. These delicious cinnamon rolls are made completely from scratch with a simple cream cheese frosting.
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
- 1 packet active dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
- 1/2 cup warm milk 100°-110°F
- 1 cup brown sugar divided (1/4 cup goes to dough)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp cinnamon divided
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
MAKE THE BREAD DOUGH
- In a small bowl, combine the yeast and warm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup brown sugar, melted butter, salt, pumpkin puree, and a hint of cinnamon (¼ tsp). Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, and knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, incorporate 2 tablespoons of cold water to adjust the consistency. You can also grease your hands to make handling easier.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
SHAPE THE CINNAMON ROLLS
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it into a rectangle (about 12"X18"). Spread the softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Roll up the dough tightly and slice it into 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish (you can use a 9X13 or 10X15) and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
BAKE AND FROST
- Preheat the oven to 375° F and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the powdered sugar, cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon pumpkin rolls and serve. Keep leftover rolls in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 2008IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg