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A close-up of golden-brown pumpkin cinnamon rolls drizzled with creamy icing, arranged on a rustic wooden platter with a warm autumn vibe, textures of the soft dough and cinnamon swirl visible, styled with a few pumpkin pieces and a fall leaf for seasonal accent.

Easy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls for Cozy Breakfast or Dessert

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A delicious, fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls recipe that can be prepared in advance or baked fresh, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 rolls

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the icing: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar, let sit until bubbly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Add in melted butter, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and the yeast mixture. Mix until dough forms.
  4. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth, let rise covered for 1 hour.
  5. Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, then roll tightly.
  6. Cut into 12 slices, place in a greased baking dish. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  8. Mix icing ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • This recipe can be assembled the night before and refrigerated; bake fresh in the morning.
  • You can add chopped pecans or raisins to the filling for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Yeast dough, baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
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