Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 25 votes

You have to try this fun twist on cinnamon rolls. Make these delicious pumpkin cinnamon rolls at your next breakfast or brunch. They are a delicious pumpkin recipe.

Prep Time2

Cook Time20

Total Time2 20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $5.57, $0.46 per Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:
¼ cup warm water
1 package active dry yeast
⅓ cup milk
½ cup pumpkin puree - See how to make pumpkin puree.
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 - 3 ½ cup flour
Filling:
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 tablespoons butter melted
¼ cup pumpkin puree - You can also easily make homemade canned pumpkin too.
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Icing:
¼ cup butter
4 ounces cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoon milk

Instructions

Mix together ¼ cup warm water and 1 package active dry yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes foamy.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the yeast mixture, ? cup milk, ½ cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 egg, and 3 to 3½ cups all-purpose flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Place the dough in a well greased bowl and turn to coat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow to rise until about double in size - about an hour to an hour and a half.
Remove dough from bowl and knead for 1-2 minutes, adding flour so it doesn't stick to your hands or the countertop. Roll out into large rectangle.
In a small bowl, mix together ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 3 tablespoons melted butter, ¼ cup pumpkin puree, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spread the mixture evenly over the dough.
In another small bowl, combine ½ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the pumpkin mixture.
Roll up the dough, starting at the short end.
Slice your long roll into individual pumpkin cinnamon rolls. Cut a long piece of dental floss and place it under your roll. Cross the floss on top of your roll and pull in opposite directions. You will get nice clean cut slices every time. ;-)
Repeat slicing until you have about 15-18 pieces. Place sliced rolls in your glass casserole dish (sprayed with cooking spray). Make sure they are nice and snug. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-60 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
Bake in 375 F oven for 20-25 minutes or until nice and golden brown.
While the rolls bake, prepare the icing by mixing together ¼ cup butter, 4 ounces cream cheese, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1½ teaspoons milk until smooth.
Spread the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve.

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Notes

Nothing says crisp fall morning better then the smell of Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls baking in the oven. Yes, these do have some prep to them, but they are amazing and worth it!

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