Description
These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with cozy fall flavors. They come together in less than an hour with just a handful of pantry staples. This recipe makes 18 small rolls, perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon dry yeast
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 stick melted butter
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese (half of an 8 oz pack of Philadelphia cream cheese)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320°F.
- Warm the milk until just lukewarm (not hot). Mix it with dry yeast and granulated sugar until dissolved. Leave it in a warm place to proof for about 10 minutes.
- Add melted butter and eggs, and stir gently with a whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add flour to the batter, knead it, and form a dough.
- Dust a work surface with flour and knead the dough for 2 to 3 minutes. Return the dough to the bowl and let it rise in a warm place for at least 30 minutes.
- Once the dough is ready, roll it out into a rectangular shape using a rolling pin. Spread the pumpkin purée evenly over the surface.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture over the rolled-out dough.
- Roll the dough into a log and cut it into 1-inch thick slices.
- Line a 13×9-inch pan with parchment paper and place the rolls in the pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
How To Make the Frosting
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and pumpkin purée.
- Add milk and continue mixing until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, you can add a tablespoon of water.
- Pour the frosting evenly over the freshly baked rolls.
- Let it set for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with a pinch of cinnamon on top!
Notes
- Line your pans with parchment paper to make it easier to lift the whole batch out and serve directly on a platter or tray. It also helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup quick.
- Why not offer toppings on the side? Set up a mini toppings station with things like extra frosting, maple syrup, chopped nuts, or even whipped cream. Let your guests customize their rolls!
- Cut the rolls smaller if needed. You can slice the dough thinner to make mini rolls that are more bite-sized, great for dessert tables or brunch spreads where people want to try a little of everything.
- Category: Dessert
