Description
These Quick Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful seasonal twist on the classic treat, featuring a tender pumpkin-infused dough rolled with cream cheese, honey, and cinnamon, then baked to golden perfection and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert during fall.
Ingredients
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For the Rolls:
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk, water, or cream
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the cinnamon rolls.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar, Add Pumpkin: In a separate bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the pumpkin puree thoroughly.
- Combine Dough: Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
- Roll Out Dough: On a well-floured surface, roll the dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle approximately 16 x 12 inches.
- Add Filling: Spread the whipped cream cheese evenly over the dough, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle the ground cinnamon on top.
- Roll and Slice: Carefully roll up the dough starting from the long side into a tight log, then cut into 1 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the rolls in greased muffin cups or a Silpat/parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 20-22 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Glaze: Add milk a tablespoon at a time to the powdered sugar and stir until reaching your desired glaze consistency. Add vanilla extract and mix.
- Glaze Rolls: Drizzle the prepared glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving for extra sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- Storage and Freezing: Store cinnamon rolls at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days; warm in an oven, toaster oven, or microwave before serving to refresh.
- Freeze baked rolls without glaze for up to 2 months. Thaw, warm, and then glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
