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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • ¾ cup whole milk warmed to 110°F
  • 2 ¼ tsp 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree not pie filling
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened

For the Filling

  • ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup 150g light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

For the Cream Cheese Icing

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp milk as needed for consistency

Instructions

Make the Dough

  • In a small bowl, whisk warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • In a large bowl (or stand mixer), whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Add eggs, pumpkin puree, butter, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Knead with a stand mixer (5–6 minutes) or by hand (8–10 minutes) until smooth and elastic. The dough will be slightly tacky but not sticky.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1–1.5 hours.

Make the Filling

  • In a medium bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until a spreadable paste forms.

Assemble the Rolls

  • Once dough has risen, punch it down and roll out onto a lightly floured surface into a 12x18-inch rectangle.
  • Spread filling evenly over the dough.
  • Starting from the long side, roll dough tightly into a log. Slice into 12 even rolls.
  • Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch pan. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and centers are cooked through (cover with foil if tops brown too fast).

Make the Icing

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk (a little at a time) until creamy and spreadable.

Finish

  • Spread cream cheese icing over warm rolls and serve immediately.