Description
These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are pillowy soft, sweetly spiced, and filled with cozy fall flavor. With a pumpkin-infused dough and gooey cinnamon filling, they’re finished with a silky glaze that melts into every swirl. Ideal for brunch, holidays, or when you just want your kitchen to smell like heaven.
Ingredients
Dough:
¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
½ cup pumpkin purée
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup melted butter
1 egg
3½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
Filling:
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
3 tbsp butter, softened
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: pinch of cinnamon or cream cheese for richness
Instructions
Combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add pumpkin, sugar, melted butter, and egg. Mix until smooth.
Stir in flour, salt, and spices until dough forms. Knead 8–10 mins (or use mixer).
Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Roll out dough to a 12×18” rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle filling mix evenly.
Roll tightly and slice into 12 rolls. Place in greased 9×13” dish.
Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden.
While warm, drizzle with glaze and serve.
- Category: breakfast
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 4g