Description
Experience the warmth of fall with these Flavorful Pumpkin Shaped Cinnamon Rolls. Each soft, fluffy roll is infused with spiced pumpkin and cinnamon, creating an irresistible treat perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. Whether enjoyed plain or drizzled with maple cream cheese frosting, these delightful rolls are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (for filling)
- 1/4 cup softened butter (for filling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Mix in pumpkin puree and melted butter.
- Gradually add flour and salt to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- While rising, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and softened butter to create the filling.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle (about ½ inch thick), spread the filling evenly over it, then roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg