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Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Maple Frosting Delight

These Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are a warm, spiced treat, perfect for autumn gatherings, showcasing pumpkin and cinnamon flavors.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Warm milk at 110°F
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast for activating
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup Pumpkin puree
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour measure properly
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg a pinch
Filling Ingredients
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ⅔ cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice adjust to taste
Frosting Ingredients
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup do not skip
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and a pinch of granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. Gradually mix in flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and the foamy yeast mixture until it forms a shaggy dough.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
Filling and Baking
  1. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
  2. Roll the risen dough into a 16x12 inch rectangle.
  3. Spread the filling evenly over the rolled dough.
  4. Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  5. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Frost Preparation
  1. Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add vanilla, maple syrup, and powdered sugar to the mixture. Blend until well combined.
  3. After cooling the rolls for 5-10 minutes, frost generously with the maple cream cheese frosting.
  4. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for sharing and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for later enjoyment.

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