Introducing these Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls – they’re soft, delicious, and perfect for fall, especially when topped with a light cream cheese frosting.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
For the rolls:
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 1 packet instant dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted salted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup heavy cream
For the filling:
- ½ cup softened salted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
For the frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup salted butter room temperature
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 2-5 tbsp heavy whipping cream
For the garnish:
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
**For the rolls:**
- Warm up the milk in a heatproof bowl in the microwave (20-30 seconds).
- In a stand mixer, combine warm milk, instant dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Mix on low.
- Add melted butter, vanilla extract, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix on low.
- Gradually add flour and salt while continuing to mix on low for 5 minutes.
- Oil a large bowl and let the dough rise in the oven for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
**For the filling:**
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small bowl.
**For baking:**
- Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to a 14×9 inch rectangle.
- Spread the butter mixture over the dough, leaving a ¼ inch margin.
- Cut into 9 rolls and place in a prepared baking dish.
- Pour ¼ cup heavy cream between the rolls and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350° and bake for 25 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes before frosting.
**For the garnish:**
- Toast pecans in the oven for 5-6 minutes, then chop.
**For the frosting:**
- Beat together room temperature cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer.
- Add vanilla, salt, and sifted powdered sugar. Beat until combined.
- Adjust thickness with heavy cream.
- Spread the frosting on cooled rolls and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
Notes
- Cut rolls individually for the cleanest swirl.
- Prepare the rolls the night before, refrigerate, and follow the baking steps when ready to serve.