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Easy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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When you’re craving a cozy fall breakfast but short on time, these Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls come to the rescue. They’re soft, perfectly spiced, and filled with a rich pumpkin-cinnamon swirl—just like your favorite bakery rolls, but made right at home in under an hour.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course baking, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 9

Ingredients
  

Dough:

  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Filling:

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • 3 tbsp softened butter

Icing:

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add pumpkin, egg, butter; mix well. Add flour, salt, cinnamon. Knead 8 minutes.
  • Let dough rise for 30 minutes.
  • Mix filling ingredients.
  • Roll out dough to 10x14 inches. Spread filling evenly.
  • Roll up and slice into 9 rolls.
  • Place in greased pan. Let rise 20–25 minutes.
  • Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
  • Mix icing ingredients and spread over slightly cooled rolls.

Notes

💡 Speed Up the Rise:

Use the oven trick for a quicker rise—preheat your oven to 200°F for 2 minutes, then turn it off and place the dough inside (covered). It creates the perfect warm environment for proofing.

💡 Make It Overnight:

To save time in the morning, prep the rolls through step 9, cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Let them come to room temperature before baking.

💡 Pumpkin Purée Tips:

Use plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling. If using homemade pumpkin purée, make sure it’s thick and not watery—strain if needed.

💡 Soft Rolls Every Time:

Don’t overbake! Pull them out when the tops are golden and the center is just set. They’ll continue cooking slightly as they cool.

💡 Customize the Frosting:

For a tangier flavor, add a little lemon zest to the cream cheese icing. For a sweeter, more traditional glaze, replace cream cheese with melted butter and more powdered sugar.

💡 Perfect for Freezing:

To freeze unbaked rolls, arrange them in a pan, cover tightly, and freeze. When ready to bake, thaw in the fridge overnight and let rise before baking as usual.

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