Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, fluffy, and gooey at the center, these delightful treats are infused with rich pumpkin pecan butter and warm spices that create an irresistible aroma in your kitchen. Topped with a luscious brown sugar frosting, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet morning at home or hosting friends for a festive gathering, these cinnamon rolls will impress everyone at the table. With easy preparation using instant yeast and customizable topping options, you can enjoy a homemade treat that embodies the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (one yeast packet)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 4 – 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup – 2/3 cup pumpkin butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing melted butter, buttermilk, instant yeast, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and eggs in a bowl. Gradually add flour until combined and knead until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rise in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap until doubled (about 90 minutes).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it.
- Mix pumpkin butter with sugar and spices; spread over the dough.
- Roll tightly and cut into twelve pieces; place in a greased baking dish.
- Let rolls rise again until puffy (about 30 minutes).
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the frosting by mixing softened butter with maple syrup and milk; add brown sugar and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle frosting over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg