Spiced Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Ups (Printer View)

Pumpkin and cinnamon combine for a soft, spiced roll up with comforting autumn flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (7 g) instant dry yeast
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup warm milk
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Pumpkin Filling

07 - 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
08 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
11 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar

→ Glaze

12 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2 tablespoons milk
14 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method Steps:

01 - Combine flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in warm milk and melted butter; mix until a soft, smooth dough forms.
02 - Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
03 - Mix together pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and brown sugar until thoroughly combined.
04 - Punch down the dough and roll it into a 12x10-inch rectangle on a lightly floured countertop.
05 - Evenly spread pumpkin mixture over the rolled dough. Cut the dough into strips approximately 1 inch wide, then roll up each strip tightly.
06 - Arrange roll-ups seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
07 - Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
09 - Drizzle glaze over warm roll-ups before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble with store bought or homemade dough
  • Celebrates cozy pumpkin spice flavors for fall
  • Great for making ahead or bringing to a holiday brunch
  • Homemade cream cheese glaze elevates each roll
  • The pumpkin puree keeps the rolls moist and tender for days
02 -
  • High fiber thanks to pumpkin and whole grains if using whole wheat dough
  • Freezes beautifully for up to two months
  • Naturally nut free and easy to make dairy free with plant based ingredients
03 -
  • Do not skimp on the proofing let the rolls get puffy before baking
  • Always spread the filling all the way to the edges for best gooey swirls
  • If using homemade dough let it rise once before rolling up so the texture stays light and fluffy
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