Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are warm, soft, and filled with a rich pumpkin-spice mixture, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3⅓ cups all-purpose flour divided
- 2½ teaspoons instant yeast
- ⅔ cup pumpkin purée NOT pumpkin pie filling
- ⅔ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons salted butter or ¼ stick
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
For the Filling
- 2½ tablespoons pumpkin purée NOT pumpkin pie filling
- 2 tablespoons salted butter softened or ¼ stick
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped honey roasted pecans
For Serving
- ¼ cup cream cheese frosting for serving
Instructions
For the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix 3 cups of flour, yeast, pumpkin purée, milk, sugar, butter, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and the egg.
- Stir until a dough forms. Add more flour as needed until the dough is no longer sticky.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
For the Filling
- In a small bowl, mix 2½ tablespoons of pumpkin purée, softened butter, pumpkin pie spice, dark brown sugar, and chopped honey roasted pecans until well combined.
To Assemble the Rolls
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the filling evenly on the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly, from the long side, and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool slightly before serving with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Make sure to use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, to achieve the right flavor and texture. If your kitchen is cool, find a warm spot for the dough to rise, like in an oven with just the light on. Feel free to adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice to match your personal taste.