Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
There are no eggs in these fluffy, pumpkin cinnamon rolls! Pumpkin bread dough with real pumpkin filling. The heavy cream makes them extra gooey!
Servings: 15
Calories: 497kcal
Ingredients
For the rolls:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package Red Star Platinum Superior Baking Yeast (instant yeast)
- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the filling:
- 1/3 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream*** (to be poured over rolls before baking)
For the frosting:
- 6 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/3 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Make the dough:
- Warm the milk in a bowl in the microwave for just about 1 minute until it is warm. Pour it into a large bowl. 1 cup warm milk
- Add in the sugar and salt, then stir the mixture. The mixture should measure about 105-110 degrees F in order activate the yeast. Add 1 package of instant yeast right to this milk. Allow the yeast to sit for 3-5 minutes until the yeast is slightly frothy and activated. 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 package Red Star Platinum Superior Baking Yeast
- Add the softened (almost melted) butter, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir this gently until it is all blended together. 1/2 cup salted butter , 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Gradually add in the flour, 1 cup at a time. Add in the last 1/2 a cup and start to knead the dough with your hands until the last 1/2 cup of flour is incorporated in. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and continue to knead the bread for about 7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Add a bit more flour as you need to during kneading. The dough should still feel sticky, but it will not stick to your hands.** 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Place this dough in a greased bowl and cover it. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it has doubled, about 30-40 minutes.
Make the filling:
- While the dough is rising, prepare the cinnamon filling. In a medium bowl, combine the soft butter, brown sugar, spices and pumpkin puree, mixing until well combined. Set aside. 1/3 cup salted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
Assemble the rolls:
- Sprinkle a pastry mat generously with flour. Turn out the dough onto the pastry mat and sprinkle the top of the dough with additional flour. Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough to about a 24x15" rectangle. (the size of the rectangle can vary...it does not have to be exact!)
- Use a rubber spatula to smooth the pumpkin filling over the whole dough rectangle.
- Starting on the long end, roll the dough up tightly jelly roll style. Cut into 15 slices and place in a greased 9x13 baking pan. If you have a slightly larger baking pan, that would be good to use. You can also use two round or square pans.
- Cover the pan and allow the rolls to rise for 20 minutes or until nearly double.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Warm the heavy cream until the chill is off. Don't make it hot...you just don't want it cold. It should be warm to the touch.
- Once the rolls have risen, pour the heavy cream over the top of the rolls, allowing it to soak down in and around the rolls. 1/2 cup heavy cream***
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-28 minutes, until the rolls are lightly golden brown and the center rolls are cooked through. Note...the time will vary based on how big the rolls are, what type of pan, how close the rolls are packed, etc.
- If the rolls are getting too brown, place a piece of foil over the rolls during the last part of baking. Allow the rolls to cool slightly.
Make the frosting:
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter using a hand mixer. Blend well. 6 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup salted butter
- Add in vanilla extract, cinnamon and the powdered sugar. Beat until combined. 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 cups powdered sugar
- Spread the frosting over the cooled rolls.
Notes
**I like to use a stand mixer to knead the dough. Use the dough hook attachment and beat on medium speed for 5-7 minutes. You can also use the dough setting on a bread machine to make the dough. Add the ingredients in the order the bread machine suggests.
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 15 rolls, with 1 serving being 1 frosted roll. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition
Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 2855IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg