🎃 Overnight Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

🍁 The Story & Intro

Hi, I’m Inaya, 38, from the sunlit island of Crete, Greece 🇬🇷. Fall has always been my favorite season the smell of cinnamon in the air, the golden leaves, and cozy mornings with a warm cup of coffee ☕.

I still remember when my yiayia (grandmother) taught me how to roll dough for her sweet holiday pastries. She never used measurements just her hands, her heart, and a big smile. This recipe for Overnight Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing brings me right back to those mornings. 🍂

There’s something magical about waking up to perfectly risen pumpkin dough that’s ready to bake the kind of breakfast that fills your home with sweetness and comfort. 🏡💛

These rolls are soft, gooey, spiced to perfection, and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing that melts beautifully into every swirl. Whether you’re hosting brunch, baking for family, or just treating yourself, these overnight pumpkin cinnamon rolls will make your kitchen smell like happiness itself!

🥣 Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Dough:

• 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• ½ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
• ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree 🎃
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves

For the Cinnamon Filling:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Activate the Yeast 🌾

In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy. This gives your dough that soft, bakery-style texture.

Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Dough 🎃

In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and spices. Add the yeast mixture, then slowly incorporate flour and salt. Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth.

Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

Step 3: Roll, Fill & Shape 🌀

Once risen, roll out the dough into a rectangle (about ¼ inch thick). Spread with softened butter, sprinkle the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture, and roll tightly from the long side. Slice into 12 even rolls and place them in a greased baking dish.

Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.

Step 4: Bake in the Morning ☀️

Take the rolls out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature for 30–45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant.

Step 5: Make the Cream Cheese Icing 🍥

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a splash of milk until creamy and spreadable.

Spread over warm rolls so it melts into every swirl. 😍

🍽️ Serving & Storage

Serve your overnight pumpkin cinnamon rolls warm, with a drizzle of extra icing or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for flair ✨. They pair beautifully with spiced coffee, chai latte, or a cozy cup of hot cocoa. ☕

Store leftovers (if you have any!) in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze individually for future cravings.

💭 Conclusion

These Overnight Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing are the perfect blend of convenience and indulgence 🍂. The overnight rise makes mornings effortless, and the pumpkin flavor adds a seasonal touch that feels like a warm hug. 🤎

Whether you’re baking for your family, your friends, or just yourself, this recipe will fill your kitchen and your heart — with joy. 🥰

🎃 Overnight Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

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Soft, fluffy, and perfectly spiced Overnight Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls filled with warm cinnamon sugar and topped with a silky cream cheese icing. Prepare the dough the night before and wake up to the coziest fall breakfast ever! 🍂

• Total Time: ~12 hours 55 minutes
• Yield: 12 rolls

Ingredients

Pumpkin Dough:

• 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast

• ½ cup warm milk (110°F)

• ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree 🎃

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground cloves

Cinnamon Filling:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• Pinch of salt

Cream Cheese Icing:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tbsp milk (for desired consistency)

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Instructions

1️⃣ Activate Yeast:
Mix warm milk and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2️⃣ Make Pumpkin Dough:
Whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and spices. Add yeast mixture, then flour and salt. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour.

3️⃣ Roll, Fill & Shape:
Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar filling, roll tightly, and cut into 12 rolls. Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

4️⃣ Bake:
In the morning, let rise 30–45 minutes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.

5️⃣ Frost:
Mix icing ingredients until creamy. Spread over warm rolls and enjoy! 😍

Notes

• 🍁 Use real pumpkin puree (not pie filling) for the best texture.

• 🧊 You can freeze baked rolls and reheat in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes.

• 🧈 For extra gooeyness, brush rolls with melted butter right after baking!

• Author: INAYA
• Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus overnight rise)
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Breakfast / Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American, Greek-inspired

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 roll
• Calories: 290 kcal
• Sugar: 18 g
• Sodium: 210 mg
• Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 40mg

🧡 Short 100-Word Story Version

Hi, I’m Inaya from Crete! 🇬🇷 These Overnight Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing remind me of baking with my grandmother on chilly autumn mornings. The dough, infused with pumpkin and warm spices, rests overnight so it’s ready for baking the next day. The result? Soft, golden rolls swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with creamy icing that melts right in. Perfect for cozy weekends, these rolls bring comfort and love to every bite. 🍂✨