Description

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are a cozy fall twist on a classic. Made with a rich pumpkin brioche dough and filled with a spiced pumpkin brown sugar swirl, they’re topped with a velvety coffee maple cream cheese icing. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or any chilly morning, these rolls are warm, plush, and bursting with fall flavor.

Ingredients

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Reduced Pumpkin

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (to be reduced)

Pumpkin Brioche Dough

2¼ tsp active dry yeast
⅔ cup whole milk, lukewarm
4 Tbsp brown sugar
4½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cardamom
½ cup + 2 Tbsp reduced pumpkin puree
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
1 stick + 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temp

Pumpkin Brown Sugar Filling

1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
1¾ cups light or dark brown sugar
½ cup reduced pumpkin puree
2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground cardamom
Pinch of salt

Coffee Maple Cream Cheese Icing

6 oz cream cheese, room temp
⅓ cup butter, room temp
2½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tsp espresso powder
¼ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp vanilla bean paste

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Instructions

Reduce the Pumpkin: In a saucepan, cook pumpkin puree for 4–5 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
Prepare the Dough: Mix yeast with warm milk and 2 Tbsp brown sugar; let sit until foamy. In a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, spices, remaining sugar, pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, and yeast mix. Knead 2–3 min on low, 5 min on medium. Add butter in chunks; knead 5 more min. Chill dough in greased bowl at least 3 hours or overnight.
Roll and Fill: Roll dough into a 24×16” rectangle. Spread with filling made from butter, brown sugar, pumpkin, spices, and salt. Roll into a log.
Slice and Proof: Cut into 12 rolls. Arrange in a parchment-lined 9×13” pan. Cover and let rise 45–60 min until puffy.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden. Let cool for 15 minutes.
Make the Icing: Beat icing ingredients until light and fluffy. Spread over warm rolls.

Notes

Don’t skip reducing the pumpkin—it’s key for dough texture and flavor.

Room temperature butter and cream cheese help everything mix smoothly.

Dough is easier to handle and more flavorful after an overnight chill.

Freeze unbaked rolls after slicing for a make-ahead option.

Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus chilling and rising time)
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American