Description

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate fall breakfast treat—soft, fluffy, and infused with pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice. Rolled with a rich spiced filling and topped with a maple cream cheese glaze, these homemade rolls bring cozy autumn vibes to your kitchen. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or lazy weekend mornings.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
3 ¾ cups (469 g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ tbsp granulated white sugar
¾ tsp salt
1 whole egg, whisked
1 egg yolk, whisked
5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter, softened
6 tbsp (92 g) canned pumpkin purée
½ tbsp vanilla extract

For the Spiced Filling:

½ cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (220 g) packed light brown sugar
1 ½ tbsp pumpkin pie spice
Pinch of salt
¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream (for pouring between rolls, optional)

For the Maple Cream Cheese Glaze:

8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
6 tbsp (90 ml) maple syrup
1 ½ cups (195 g) powdered sugar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

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Instructions

Warm milk to 105–110°F (40–43°C). Mix with yeast and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
In a stand mixer, combine flour, pumpkin spice, white sugar, and salt. Add egg, yolk, butter, pumpkin purée, and vanilla. Mix.
Add yeast mixture and knead with dough hook 5 minutes until smooth and tacky.
Form into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and proof 1 ½–2 hours until doubled.
Mix filling into a smooth paste.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Roll out dough to 18×12 inches. Spread filling.
Roll into a log and cut into 12 rolls. Place in dish. Pour cream between rolls if using. Cover and proof 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
Beat glaze ingredients smooth. Spread over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Don’t rush proofing—give the yeast time to rise fully.

Heavy cream between rolls makes them extra gooey, but it’s optional.

Add chopped pecans for texture and flavor.

For overnight prep, refrigerate assembled rolls before second rise, then bake fresh in the morning.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast / Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American