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The Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls combine the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with soft, pillowy dough and gooey cinnamon-sugar filling. Topped with a creamy glaze, they’re the perfect seasonal treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • - Stand mixer (optional)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Rolling pin
  • - Baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • - Pastry brush

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Dough:
  • - 1 cup 240ml warm milk (around 110°F/43°C)
  • - 2 1/4 tsp 1 packet active dry yeast
  • - 1/4 cup 50g granulated sugar
  • - 1/4 cup 60g pumpkin puree
  • - 1/4 cup 60g unsalted butter, melted
  • - 1 large egg
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - 4 cups 500g all-purpose flour
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • #### For the Filling:
  • - 1/3 cup 75g unsalted butter, softened
  • - 1/2 cup 100g brown sugar
  • - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • #### For the Glaze:
  • - 1 cup 125g powdered sugar
  • - 2–3 tbsp milk
  • - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • **Activate the Yeast:** In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  • **Mix the Dough:** In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix the pumpkin puree, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, remaining sugar, and yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Knead until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  • **First Rise:** Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • **Prepare the Filling:** In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger until combined.
  • **Shape the Rolls:** On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Roll tightly from the long edge into a log, then cut into 12 even pieces.
  • **Second Rise:** Arrange the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30–40 minutes.
  • **Bake:** Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • **Glaze:** Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.