Description
These fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. They are easy to make at home and perfect for a fall treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115F)
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- For the Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the remaining sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle (about 12×18 inches) on a floured surface.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for the filling.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the butter.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough.
- Cut the roll into 12 equal slices.
- Place slices cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While rolls bake, prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
- Add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls.
Notes
- Ensure your milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- For a stronger pumpkin flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree to the dough.
- You can substitute other warm spices like ginger or allspice in the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll with frosting
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 45g
- Sodium: Approximately 300mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 55g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70mg