Fall is perfect for baking, and nothing says fall like pumpkin cinnamon rolls. These rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a gooey pumpkin spice mixture, made with real pumpkin puree for a rich flavor and moist texture.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, water, and a teaspoon of sugar with the yeast. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes to activate.
3. Add pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, egg, soft butter, and white sugar to the yeast mixture, and whisk until well combined.
4. Stir in the flour and salt to make the dough using a wooden spatula. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
5. Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise for 1 hour in a greased bowl or until it doubles in size.
6. After the dough has risen, roll it out into a square on a lightly floured surface. Brush the top with melted butter. Then, mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar and sprinkle it on top of the butter. Roll the dough tightly.
7. Using dental floss or a knife, cut the dough into 9-12 rolls and place them in an 8x8-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
8. Cover the cut rolls with a cloth and let them rise for 30 minutes.
9. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
10. Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool once they are done.
11. Finally, spread vanilla frosting over the cooled cinnamon rolls.
Frosting
Combine the softened butter together with the vanilla extract and the pumpkin pie spice.
Slowly beat the powdered sugar in a little at a time until combined.
Mix in the milk a little at a time until smooth and creamy.
Notes
Use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls into clean even slices.