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