Indulge in Cozy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Warm, fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls are the perfect autumn treat that fills your home with delightful aromas. These sweet rolls, swirled with spiced pumpkin and topped with creamy icing, are a nostalgic hug for your taste buds. Ideal for lazy mornings or festive gatherings, they promise to impress family and friends with their irresistible flavor and inviting warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt.
- Add melted butter, pumpkin puree, and eggs to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll tightly into a log; slice into pieces and place in a greased baking dish.
- Allow to rise again for about 30 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Drizzle warm rolls with icing made from powdered sugar and vanilla mixed with water or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg