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A stack of warm pumpkin cinnamon rolls glazed with icing, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and pumpkin seeds, set on a rustic wooden table with a soft natural light highlighting their golden-brown texture and creamy icing.

Easy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls for Breakfast or Dessert

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Soft, gooey pumpkin cinnamon rolls with a sweet icing glaze, infused with warm spices and autumn flavors.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 8 rolls

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons cream cheese or milk

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Add the melted butter, pumpkin puree, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
  6. Spread softened butter over the dough, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture, then roll up tightly.
  7. Cut into 8 equal pieces and place in a greased baking dish.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Mix powdered sugar with cream cheese or milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare these rolls the night before and refrigerate before baking.
  • For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins inside the rolls.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg