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Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
Delight in these warm, spiced pumpkin cinnamon rolls perfect for fall mornings or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 6 tablespoons milk (warm 105°F to 115°F)
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (fluffed, spooned, and leveled)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (*NOT pumpkin pie mix*)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)

Filling

  • ½ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces and softened)

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions 

  • Combine warm milk, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar; let sit until frothy.
  • Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, remaining sugar, salt, pumpkin spice, and softened butter; add flour gradually to form dough.
  • Roll out dough, spread with brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and butter; roll up and cut into slices.
  • Place rolls in a baking dish, let rise for 15 minutes, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
  • Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk to make frosting; spread over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Ensure pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie mix for best flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin