Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Icing Recipe You’ll Love!
Delicious pumpkin cinnamon rolls topped with a creamy maple icing, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add pumpkin puree, melted butter, sugar, egg, and spices to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the icing, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter in the icing.
- These rolls can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
- Adjust the sweetness of the icing to your preference.