Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, 1 teaspoon sugar, and yeast. Let sit until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Add melted butter, pumpkin puree, egg, and remaining sugar to the yeast mixture; stir well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing into a soft dough. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, softened butter, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface, roll into a 16×12 inch rectangle.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side, then cut into 12 slices.
- Shape each slice into a mini pumpkin or use cookie cutters for fun shapes. Place on a greased baking sheet and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- Ensure the pumpkin puree is drained if using homemade or store-bought to avoid excess moisture.
- For best results, allow the rolls to cool slightly before frosting to prevent melting.
- The shapes can be personalized with small pumpkin carvings or cookie cutters for a cute presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg