Ingredients
For the Dough:
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
¾ cup canned pumpkin puree
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
For the Filling:
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
4 tbsp softened butter
For the Maple Coffee Drizzle:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp brewed espresso or strong coffee
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: pinch of sea salt for balance
Instructions
Activate the Yeast:
In a small bowl, mix warm milk with yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the yeast mixture, then slowly incorporate flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 7–8 minutes. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour or until doubled.Prepare the Filling:
Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.Fill and Roll:
Roll out the dough into a ¼-inch-thick rectangle. Spread butter, sprinkle filling evenly, and roll into a log. Cut into 12 rolls.Second Rise:
Arrange rolls in a greased pan, cover, and let rise for another 30–40 minutes.Bake:
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.Make the Drizzle:
Whisk together powdered sugar, coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.Finish:
Pour glaze over warm rolls and enjoy with coffee or tea!
Notes
Substitute espresso with instant coffee if desired.
To store, keep rolls covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days.
Reheat for 15 seconds in the microwave for that fresh-baked softness.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35mg