Description
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are fall baking perfection—soft, pumpkin-spiced dough swirled with a rich brown sugar filling and finished with a luscious brown butter cream cheese frosting. Ideal for cosy mornings, weekend brunches, or holiday breakfasts, they deliver warm, indulgent flavour in every bite.
Ingredients
Dough:
2 ¼ tsp instant dry yeast (1 packet)
¾ cup (180ml) warm water (~115°F / 46°C)
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
2 tbsp browned butter
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tbsp dry milk powder
1 tsp salt
⅔ cup (150g) pumpkin puree
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
3 ¼ to 3 ¾ cups (406g–468g) all-purpose flour
Filling:
¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
6 tbsp (85g) browned butter
Frosting:
4 oz (113g) cream cheese, room temperature
¼ cup (57g) browned butter, room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
Instructions
Brown all 15 tbsp of butter and set aside for dough, filling, and frosting.
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
Add sugar, 2 tbsp browned butter, egg, milk powder, salt, pumpkin puree, and mix.
Add 3 ¼ cups flour and pumpkin pie spice. Knead with a dough hook for 8 minutes, adding more flour if needed.
Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 45–60 minutes until doubled.
Roll out dough to a 16×14 inch (40×35 cm) rectangle.
Brush with 6 tbsp browned butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
Roll tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
Place in a greased 9×13 inch pan. Let rise 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
If chilled, bring to room temp for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bake 22–27 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 190°F (88°C).
Cool 5–10 minutes. Mix frosting ingredients until smooth and spread over warm rolls.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better rise.
Chilling the rolls overnight allows for fresh morning baking.
For clean slicing, use unflavored dental floss.
Frost just before serving for best texture and appearance.
Add pecans or maple drizzle for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising and chilling)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American