Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

🍂 Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

🥣 Ingredients

Dough

  • 3¾ cups (470g) all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
  • ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
  • ½ cup (120g) pumpkin purée
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup (60g) melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp salt

Filling

  • ½ cup (115g) softened butter
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Glaze

  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

  1. Mix warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Add pumpkin purée, egg, butter, vanilla, sugar, pumpkin spice, and salt.
  3. Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
  5. Cover and let rise for 1–1½ hours, until doubled.

2️⃣ Prepare the Rolls

  1. Roll dough into a 12×18-inch (30×45 cm) rectangle.
  2. Spread softened butter over the dough.
  3. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice; sprinkle evenly.
  4. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 9–12 rolls.

3️⃣ Second Rise

  • Place rolls in a greased baking dish.
  • Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.

4️⃣ Bake

  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.

5️⃣ Glaze

  • Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls.

✨ Tips

  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
  • Serve warm with coffee or hot chocolate.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Enjoy your soft, fluffy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls! 🎃🍂🍥

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