Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling. Best enjoyed warm — maybe with a cup of coffee!

Mabel’s Notes

Allergen: Contains: milk, egg, wheat

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Soft, fluffy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls — perfect for chilly mornings and holiday gatherings!

Ingredients

  • Dough: 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • Filling: 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Icing: 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. Combine warm milk, yeast, sugar; rest 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add pumpkin, butter, eggs, vanilla, flour, salt, spices; knead 6-8 minutes.
  3. Rise 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Mix filling ingredients.
  5. Roll dough to 16×12 rectangle; spread filling; roll up; cut 12 rolls; place in greased 9×13.
  6. Rise 30-45 minutes.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
  8. Beat icing ingredients; spread over warm rolls.