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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Soft and gooey Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are topped with a delicious pumpkin spice glaze. This simple dessert has all the goods!
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Rise Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 27 minutes
Course: Bread, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water 110° to 115°
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup warm milk 110° to 115°
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/3 cup instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 7 1/2 cup all purpose flour

FILLING:

  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

ICING

  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 3-4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Dissolve yeast in a large bowl with ½ cup warm water. Let stand until bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, shortening, pumpkin, milk, sugars, pudding mixes, salt and 6 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Slowly stir in up to 1 more cup of flour until soft dough forms. (Dough will be sticky).
  • Spread ½ cup flour on a flat surface. Knead dough for 6-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top of the dough. Cover and place in a warm spot. Let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Punch dough down and divide in half. Roll each into a 12x8 rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Mix together your brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; sprinkle over dough.
  • Start rolling with a long side (jelly-roll style); pinch seams to seal. Cut each roll into 12 slices. Cut side down, place into 2 greased 9x13-in. pans. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes or until doubled.
  • Bake for 22-28 minutes at 350°. Rolls should be golden brown. Combine your water, butter and pumpkin pie spice In a small bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.

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Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 1765IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2.3mg