Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Icing

By: Rabia

These pillowy pumpkin cinnamon rolls are swirled with cinnamon sugar, topped with silky maple icing, and baked to golden perfection — the ultimate autumn comfort treat!

🕒 Recipe Info

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes

  • Rise Time: 1 hour

  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

  • Total Time: ~1 hour 50 minutes

  • Servings: 12 rolls

🛒 Ingredients

For the Dough

  • ¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree

  • 1 large egg

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)

For the Filling

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ cup softened butter

  • Optional: a sprinkle of nutmeg for extra warmth

For the Maple Icing

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 2 tbsp butter, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 1–2 tbsp milk, to thin as needed

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Dough

In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Whisk in melted butter, pumpkin puree, and egg.
Add flour, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until dough forms, then knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

2. Fill and Roll

Punch down the dough and roll it into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
Spread softened butter evenly over the surface.
Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the butter.
Tightly roll up the dough from the long side and cut into 12 rolls.

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3. Bake

Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
Cover and let rise for 20–30 minutes.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes, until golden brown.

4. Make the Maple Icing

In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Add milk as needed until smooth and pourable.

5. Finish & Serve

Spread the maple icing over warm rolls and let it melt slightly into the swirls.
Serve warm for the ultimate cozy bite.

💡 Tips

  • For extra decadence, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling.

  • Use real maple syrup (not pancake syrup) for the icing — it makes all the difference.

  • These rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking in the morning.

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