Description
Soft, spiced, and full of cozy fall flavor 🎃 These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls You Can Prep Ahead are perfect for slow mornings or festive brunches! Mix, chill overnight, and bake fresh for gooey, fluffy perfection all the comfort of homemade without the morning rush. 🍂✨
Ingredients
For the Dough:
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
¾ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup melted butter
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
For the Filling:
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin spice
3 tbsp melted butter
For the Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
1️⃣ Activate the Yeast:
In a small bowl, mix warm milk with yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2️⃣ Make the Dough:
Combine pumpkin purée, sugar, butter, egg, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in yeast mixture and gradually add flour. Knead until soft and elastic (about 8 minutes). Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
3️⃣ Roll & Fill:
Roll dough into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice evenly. Roll tightly and slice into 12 pieces.
4️⃣ Prep Ahead:
Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bring to room temp for 45 minutes before baking.
5️⃣ Bake & Frost:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly, then top with cream cheese frosting. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra fall flavor, add a pinch of cloves or ginger.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To freeze, wrap unbaked rolls tightly and freeze up to 1 month — thaw overnight before baking.
Want vegan? Swap butter for coconut oil and cream cheese frosting for cashew cream. 🌱
- Prep Time: minutes (+1 hour rising or overnight rest)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Fall-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35mg