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Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

These pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls are soft, warm, and perfectly spiced for fall, making them a cozy treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2.25 tsp)
  • 3/4 cup warm whole milk (about 110°F)
  • 1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Icing
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar together in a large bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it looks foamy.
  2. Add the pumpkin puree, remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, and flour to the yeast mixture. Knead by hand for 8 minutes or in a stand mixer for 6 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  3. Place the dough in a covered, greased bowl and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling and Baking
  1. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16x12 inch rectangle.
  2. Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice, and sprinkle evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  3. Roll the dough tightly from one long edge into a log, then slice into 12 even rolls using unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife.
  4. Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and cover them, letting them rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. While baking, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Use 100% canned pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Milk should be warm, not hot, to activate yeast properly. Be careful not to overbake; start checking for doneness at the 22-minute mark.