Description
These Quick Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious, yeast-free treat perfect for cozy fall mornings or dessert. Soft and fluffy with a warm pumpkin and cinnamon flavor, they come together quickly using simple ingredients and a straightforward baking method.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 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
Filling
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Frosting
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk, water, or cream
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Cut in the softened unsalted butter and mix with the brown sugar. Stir in the pumpkin puree until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out the Dough. Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle shape, approximately 12×8 inches in size.
- Add the Filling. Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over the rolled dough.
- Form the Rolls. Carefully roll the dough tightly from the longer side into a log shape. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces to form individual rolls.
- Bake the Rolls. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the rolls onto a greased baking dish or parchment-lined pan, spacing them evenly. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Frosting. While the rolls bake, blend the whipped cream cheese, honey, powdered sugar, milk (or water/cream), and optional vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Frost and Serve. Once the rolls have cooled slightly, generously spread or drizzle the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
- No yeast is needed, making these rolls quick to prepare without rising times.
- Use pure pumpkin puree for best flavor and moisture.
- Adjust the amount of milk or cream in the frosting to achieve your preferred consistency.
- These cinnamon rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Reheat gently before serving for a soft, fresh-baked texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 194 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
