Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls {Quickest Recipe EVER} (2024)

Making Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls has never been easier or more delicious! What better way to wake everyone up on a cool, fall morning than to the smell of fresh Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls! For another delicious and comforting breakfast, try my Pumpkin Pancakes!

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

I stood in front of my refrigerator for what seemed like hours, staring at the same left-over containers and condiments almost willing there to be something new and exciting.

I had pizza dough but no pepperoni. I had taco meat but no shells. I had plenty of ketchup (I just canned a bunch of homemade stuff) but nothing to put it on. I think you get the idea… But, there was a package of cream cheese in there… maybe I could make a semi-homemade version of cinnamon rolls with that pizza dough? Except I just used the last of the cinnamon this morning on toast. Sad trombone.

Out of the corner of my eye, I just happened to see some Pumpkin Pie Spice on the counter. I am not in full-blown FALL mode yet, although everybody else is! But at that moment, the idea of Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls for dinner sounded nothing short of amazing.

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

I am ALWAYS craving cinnamon rolls, but too lazy to make up a batch and wait for hours or heaven forbid, overnight. I had just read my friend Kelly’s blog about her pizza dough cinnamon rolls, so I knew it could be done. I set to make it happen! The first batch was delicious and consumed fully within one hour! Pleasedonttellanyone, but I made three more batches just to make sure the recipe was perfect. It was perfect every time!

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients

  • Pizza dough–This recipe uses a can of store-bought pizza dough (they call them pizza crust). If you want you can make the pizza dough from scratch, which I have explained below.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice–If you make a homemade pumpkin pie spice, be sure to half the recipe when you start. Homemade spices are generally more powerful than store-bought.

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Quick Homemade Dough

Just in case you don’t have any store-bought dough on hand, here is a quick recipe. It takes about 15 minutes and you are ready to assemble!

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in flour, salt, and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/4 or 1/2 inch thick. Continue on with instructions in the recipe below.

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How to Make Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Like I said in the beginning, Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are delicious and easy! First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Next, unroll pizza dough and spread butter evenly across. This works best if butter is room temperature or even slightly melted. Then, spread the brown sugar and Pumpkin Pie Spice over the butter. It’s going to seem like a LOT of the brown sugar mixture, which is exactly what I like! You can half it if you prefer a more dainty roll.

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Roll, Roll, Roll the Dough

Once you have covered it with the brown sugar mixture, roll it up. You can see I got a little sloppy with my rolling, don’t be like me. Whenever this happens to me (and it happens EVERY time I make rolls) I just set the wonky roll on its wonky end in the pie dish. No one ever knows. 🙂 Cut the roll into six even pieces to be baked for 25-35 minutes.

See? Everything looks even and happy. If you want you can also make sure all the ends are tucked in. The rolls will be nice and brown when done.

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How to Make Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Ok, let’s talk frosting. I have seen this “Copycat Cinnabon Recipe” everywhere and they all say the exact same thing. Mix ingredients and spread over rolls. Um, no.

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If you are a Cinnabon expert like me, you know that their frosting is LIGHT and FLUFFY. So that is exactly what I have created for you!! And my family. And me. Because I am nothing short of obsessed with these rolls. Look at those rolls and the whipped frosting slowly melting its way over the rolls. That is exactly how it should look. And yes, the frosting will eventually melt entirely over the rolls.

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Mixing the Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

While the rolls are baking, mix together all the cream cheese frosting ingredients. After whipping it in the stand mixer (you may note that I use the paddle and not the whisk–I am not a fan of using the whisk for cream cheese-based recipes.) for at least 4 minutes you will see a very light frosting. JUST LIKE Cinnabon! So please, do not skip this step. Also, be sure to check out the Pure Pumpkin Pie Spice Extract that I have added to the frosting. Not only is the cinnamon roll full of fabulous fall spices and sweetness, but the frosting has been elevated to a level of flavor excellence.

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The Icing on the Cake…Oops, I mean Rolls!

I think there is nothing better than a hot cinnamon roll with ooey gooey brown sugar filling and a pumpkin pie flavored cream cheese frosting flowing into every nook and cranny. It’s a mouthful. Literally. 😉

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Can I Freeze Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls?

Yes! In fact, you can choose when to freeze your Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. You can prepare the rolls before baking by covering them in plastic wrap and tin foil. A second option would be to bake the rolls and freeze them before adding the whipped cream cheese frosting. If you baked and frosted the Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls and you have leftovers (which I doubt you will have), simply wrap in plastic wrap and foil. Any way you roll it, these Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls will be a winner!

Note: It took 45 minutes from beginning to end to make this recipe. It takes just a few minutes to assemble, about 30 minutes to bake, and then a couple of minutes to cool. A hot, fresh, tastes-like-homemade cinnamon roll is 45 minutes TOTAL. If you happen to love cinnamon rolls as much as I do, this is kinda the best news ever.

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Looking for More Pumpkin Spice Recipes?

It’s Pumpkin Spice season in our neck of the woods, so here are some fall favorites!

Pumpkin Sweet Rolls

Puff Pastry with Pumpkin Filling

Caramel Pumpkin Butter Bars

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

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5 from 2 votes

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Making Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls has never been easier nor more delicious!

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Ingredients

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

  • 1 (13.8 ounce) can store-bought pizza dough
  • 3 tbsp. butter room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (67g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. McCormick® Pure Pumpkin Pie Spice (can also just use cinnamon)

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (57g) butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (188g) confectioner's sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. McCormick® Pure Pumpkin Pie Extract (can be omitted)
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

  • Heat oven to 350°F (or 325 degrees in a convection) and prepare an 8 or 9inch round pie dish with bakers spray, goop, or parchment.

  • Open and unroll pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. It should measure about 12inches by 6inches.

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and Pumpkin Pie Spice with a fork.

  • Rub 3 tablespoons butter over dough so that it covers the entire surface.

  • Spread brown sugar and spice mixture over dough making sure it covers the entire surface.

  • Starting at the edge that is 6inches long, roll up the dough.

  • Cut into 6 even pieces.

  • Place in pie dish on its side so that layers of the roll is visible.

  • Bake for 25-35 minutes. Rolls should be dark brown but not burnt.

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

  • While rolls are baking put cream cheese, butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie extract, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment.

  • Mix on low to just combine. Once ingredients are all incorporated turn mixer on high and leave it for 4-5 minutes. Frosting should be light and fluffy.

  • When rolls are done baking allow them to cool for up to five minutes.

  • Place cream cheese frosting on rolls right in the pan OR invert rolls onto serving plate and then top with frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: cinnamon rolls, pumpkin

Servings: 6 rolls

Calories: 393

Author: Amanda Rettke

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I was inspired to make this recipe based of off the Pure Pumpkin Pie Spice made by McCormick. McCormick has graciously partnered with me to share this recipe with you. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that make this blog possible.

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Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls {Quickest Recipe EVER} (2024)

FAQs

What is a substitute for pumpkin spice extract? ›

To get 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, use ¾ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon ginger, allspice, cloves or nutmeg, whatever you have! If you have two of the above spices, use ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of whichever two spices you do have.

Why did my homemade cinnamon rolls come out hard? ›

Don't Overbake Cinnamon Rolls

Overbaked cinnamon rolls are tough and chewy instead of light and pillowy. Since it can be a bit tricky to know when rolls are fully baked, use a digital thermometer. Bake cinnamon rolls until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches between 190°and 200°F.

Why are my cinnamon rolls not fluffy? ›

There are a lot of variables that go into the consistency of dough, even down to the weather and humidity. But the most common reason cinnamon rolls don't turn out fluffy is because the dough didn't have enough time to rise.

How do you faster bake Pillsbury cinnamon rolls? ›

Prep Instructions

BAKE 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. SPREAD with icing. FASTER BAKE METHOD: Place rolls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at temperature above.

Can you use mixed spice instead of pumpkin spice? ›

Our answer. Nigella's Chocolate Fruit Cake (from Feast and on the Nigella website) uses pumpkin pie spice in the US version of the recipe (you may have the US version of the book) and mixed spice in the UK version. They are both a mixture of spices and are interchangeable. So mixed spice is perfect for the cake recipe.

Is allspice close to pumpkin spice? ›

Allspice is a warm and cozy spice that tastes like a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, but pumpkin pie spice is a bit more robust and flavorful with all those spices plus ginger. Allspice alone, while delicious, won't give you that signature pumpkin spice flavor.

Why are my cinnamon rolls not doubling in size? ›

You may have simply not given them enough time for a second rise after rolling and shaping them. Because you're using a sweet dough, and then rolling it with cinnamon and sugar and butter, the yeast needs to work hard to raise the dough. You might also have rolled them too tight, giving them less room to expand.

Should cinnamon rolls be rolled tightly? ›

10 genius tips to bake Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls
  1. 1) Melt the butter in the same bowl you make the filling. ...
  2. 2) Use a bench knife (or bowl scraper) for neat corners. ...
  3. 3) Don't roll the dough too tightly. ...
  4. 5) Do yourself a favor and get rigid plastic half sheet pan covers. ...
  5. 7) Let the rolls cool for 10 minutes.
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What happens if you let cinnamon rolls rise too long? ›

The rolls are still prone to over-proofing if left in the fridge too long; and the cinnamon-sugar filling can melt and make the bottoms of the rolls syrupy and damp if left unbaked for too long.

What is the secret ingredient in Cinnabon? ›

Cinnabon's Secret Ingredient

This special Indonesian cinnamon, called Makara, is trademarked by Cinnabon. And because of that trademark, you won't find this product in your local grocery store spice aisle.

What happens if you add too much flour to cinnamon rolls? ›

Unfortunately, adding too much flour can result in chewy and dense cinnamon rolls that just aren't fluffy and soft. This is because too much flour weighs the rolls down, preventing them from rising and becoming soft. Even if you use bread flour for cinnamon rolls, this can still happen if you use too much flour.

What is the brilliant baking trick I always use for Pillsbury cinnamon rolls? ›

We did a very scientific test of the best way to hack canned cinnamon rolls (see, science is fun!) and determined that baking the rolls uncovered for 15 minutes at 350°F was the best (versus the recommended 400°F). Let them cool for a couple of minutes, then frost as usual.

What is the best pan to cook Pillsbury cinnamon rolls in? ›

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

We found that a 9-inch metal round or square pan works best with this recipe so dough has enough room to expand while baking.

How do you make cinnamon rolls rise faster? ›

Quick rise yeast: use quick rise or instant yeast in this recipe to help the cinnamon rolls rise faster. You can also use active dry yeast, but the cinnamon rolls may take slightly longer to rise. Scroll down to get tips for using yeast in this recipe!

What is the same as pumpkin spice? ›

Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute

Homemade spice mix: A combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves can function as a suitable pumpkin spice substitute.

What is pumpkin spice flavoring made of? ›

Pumpkin spice (a.k.a. pumpkin pie spice) is an aromatic blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Sometimes allspice is included. You can buy the spice blend at the store or use ingredients you already have on hand to make DIY pumpkin spice.

Is there such a thing as pumpkin extract? ›

Enhance your gourmet creations with Amoretti's Natural Pumpkin Pie Water-Soluble Extract. A trusted choice among industry professionals, our extracts are naturally flavored, highly concentrated, and very versatile.

What is the best alternative pumpkin? ›

Butternut, buttercup, honeynut and acorn squashes are all suitable substitutes. Each of these types of squash has a similar texture to pumpkin and some natural sweetness. To substitute these squashes for pumpkin, prepare them as you would pumpkin for fresh pumpkin puree: clean, roast, puree in a food processor.

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