Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate cozy fall bake, they are so soft, fluffy, and filled with warm pumpkin spice flavor. The pumpkin pie spice adds warmth without being overpowering, and the dough bakes up pillowy and moist rather than dense. They’re perfect for weekend baking, holiday mornings, or anytime you want a fall-inspired treat to share.

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Maggie Wu
12 rolls
Soft and fluffy rolls made with pumpkin purée, warm pumpkin spice filling, and a creamy vanilla icing. Cozy, aromatic, and perfect for fall breakfasts or dessert.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 21 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

Dough

  • ¾ cup warm whole milk
  • 1 packet, ¼ oz instant yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup pumpkin purée
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp salt

Filling

  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

Vanilla Icing

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –4 tbsp milk, adjust consistency
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, pumpkin purée, melted butter, and egg. Mix until smooth.
  2. Stir in the flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes (or use a stand mixer with dough hook) until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
  5. In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
  7. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.
  8. Sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture evenly over the top.
  9. Roll tightly from the long edge to form a log, then slice into 12 rolls.
  10. Arrange in a greased 9×13 baking dish, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake 20–25 minutes, until golden.
  12. Whisk icing ingredients together, drizzle over warm rolls, and serve.
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