Description

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate fall breakfast treat—soft, gooey, and filled with warm pumpkin spice flavor. Swirled with rich browned butter and topped with a creamy cinnamon roll frosting, they bring the cozy essence of autumn straight to your kitchen. Perfect for brunches, holidays, or chilly mornings when you need something sweet and satisfying.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast
6 oz warm water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp browned butter
1 large egg
1 tbsp dry milk powder
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
3 1/4 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
6 tbsp browned butter

For the Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 oz browned butter, softened
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

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Instructions

Brown 15 tbsp of butter in total. Chill a portion overnight for the frosting.
In a mixer, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.
Add sugar, browned butter, egg, dry milk, salt, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and 3 1/4 cups flour.
Mix and knead for 8 minutes. Add more flour if needed until dough is soft and non-sticky.
Lightly warm oven, turn off heat, and let dough rise in a greased bowl covered for 45–60 minutes.
Punch down dough and roll into a 16×14 inch rectangle. Brush with browned butter and sprinkle with the sugar-spice filling.
Roll tightly and cut into 12 rolls. Place in greased 9×13 baking dish.
Let rise for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temp 45 minutes before baking.
Bake at 350°F for 22–27 minutes.
Mix all frosting ingredients and frost rolls once slightly cooled.

Notes

Use dental floss to cut clean rolls.

Dough can be prepped the night before for easier baking.

Browned butter adds unmatched depth of flavor—don’t skip it.

Rolls freeze well, unfrosted for up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American