Description
Quick Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with cozy pumpkin flavor. These yeast-free rolls are easy to make and perfect for a warm fall breakfast or dessert, featuring a delicious cinnamon swirl and creamy cream cheese frosting.
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
- 3 tablespoons honey
Frosting
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
- 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 mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the brown sugar and pumpkin puree until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add filling: Mix the ground cinnamon and honey together, then evenly spread this mixture over the rolled-out dough.
- Form cinnamon rolls: Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them into a greased baking dish or pan, leaving some space between each roll for rising.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the rolls for 18-22 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make frosting: While the rolls bake, mix the whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk (or water/cream), and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost and serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and allow to cool slightly before drizzling the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- These cinnamon rolls require no yeast, so they are quicker to prepare than traditional recipes.
- Use fresh or canned pumpkin puree; avoid pumpkin pie filling as it contains added spices and sugar.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- The frosting consistency can be adjusted by adding more or less milk or cream depending on your preference.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
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
