Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Using the dough cycle on your bread machine make one batch of your Bread Machine Cinnamon Roll Dough, or use your favorite homemade or store bought cinnamon roll dough.Check out the video below for a step by step tutorial on how to make Basic Bread Machine Cinnamon Roll Dough and the recipe is linked in the notes too!
- Once the dough cycle on the bread machine is finished, tip the dough out and roll it into a large rectangle, roughly 18 x 12 inches. It does not need to be exact but aim for an even thickness so the rolls bake evenly.
- In the mixing bowl of your stand mixer, add the canned pumpkin, softened salted butter. Mix everything together on a low speed until well combined.
- Spread the pumpkin filling evenly over the surface of the dough, reaching almost to the edges.Make sure there are no big clumps of filling, as that can cause gaps in the rolls. A spatula works well here to smooth everything out.
- Mix the brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl and then sprinkle all over the pumpkin-butter mixture.
- Starting at one of the long edges, roll the dough up tightly into a log.Use a sharp knife or unflavoured dental floss to cut the log into about 12 thick slices. If you like them a little smaller you can make 14 to 16 rolls and shorten the baking time slightly.
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.If you want extra gooey rolls, pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of cream or half and half into the base of the pan.Place the sliced rolls into the pan, leaving a little space between each one so they have room to rise and puff.Cover the pan lightly with plastic wrap or a clean towel and allow the rolls to rise in a warm spot for about 45 minutes. They should look noticeably puffier.
- Near the end of the rise time, preheat your oven to 350°F.Bake the rolls for 20 to 22 minutes, until they are lightly golden on top and look baked through in the centre. If you are using a glass dish, you may need an extra couple of minutes.If the tops are browning faster than you would like, you can loosely tent the pan with foil partway through.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting.In a small bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix again until you have a fluffy, spreadable frosting. Adjust the thickness with a tiny splash of milk or cream if needed.
- Allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes in the pan so they are still warm but not scorching hot.Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the tops so it melts slightly into all the gaps and swirls.Serve warm and enjoy your big, soft pumpkin cinnamon rolls with your favourite tea or coffee!
Video
Notes
- Use pure canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best texture and flavour.
- Pumpkin pie spice gives that classic autumn taste, but you can adjust the amount to suit your preference.
- These rolls are quite large and bakery style. If you prefer smaller rolls, cut the log into more pieces and check a bit earlier in the oven.
- The cream or half and half in the base of the pan is optional but highly recommended if you love that extra gooey Cinnabon style texture.
Important!
This recipe makes 1 very large batch of cinnamon roll dough – Easily enough for 14 huge Cinnabon or bakery-style fluffy cinnamon rolls. You'll need to use a bread machine that can handle at least a 2lb loaf size. Try halving the recipe if you don’t need to make as many as I do or if your bread machine can’t hold as much dough!Storage
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat individual rolls in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, or pop the whole pan into a low oven until warmed through.
- You can also freeze baked, unfrosted rolls. Wrap them tightly, freeze for up to 2 months, then thaw and rewarm before adding fresh frosting.
Related Recipes:
- Here's our Basic Bread Machine Cinnamon Dough Recipe!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.