Soft and Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Sugar
Sara St. Peter
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Get ready to embrace the flavors of fall with these delicious Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls, featuring the rich sweetness of Wood’s Vermont Maple Sugar. These soft and fluffy rolls are the perfect combination of warm spices and sweet pumpkin, making them a must-bake for the autumn season. Whether you're planning a cozy breakfast or a seasonal dessert, these rolls are sure to pamper your family and friends.
Enjoy Your Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls:
Once baked, these Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls will fill your home with the warm scents of fall spices and maple. Serve them warm and enjoy the soft, fluffy dough with the sweet, nutty filling. For an extra touch, top them with your favorite cream cheese frosting or a simple maple glaze.
Health Benefits of Key Ingredients:
Wood’s Vermont Maple Sugar: This natural sweetener is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, including manganese and zinc, which can help support your immune system. Unlike refined sugar, maple sugar has a lower glycemic index, making it a healthier alternative for baking. (source)
Pumpkin Pie Filling: Pumpkin is a great source of beta-carotene, fiber, and potassium. It’s known to support eye health and can help boost your immune system, especially during colder months. (source)
Pecans: Pecans are loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and essential nutrients like magnesium and vitamin E, which are great for heart health and reducing inflammation. (source)
These Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect fall treat, combining the sweetness of Wood’s Vermont Maple Sugar with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, dessert, or a special gathering, these rolls are sure to become a seasonal favorite. With natural ingredients like pumpkin and pecans, you can indulge in the cozy flavors of fall while still enjoying some nutritional benefits. Try this recipe today and savor the taste of autumn in every bite!
Soft and Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Sugar
In a large saucepan, combine the whole milk, vegetable oil, and maple sugar. Heat until hot but not boiling, between 105 - 115° F, then remove the pan from the stove. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the liquid and allow to sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin puree until combined.
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of flour with the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Sprinkle it into the saucepan and stir until it just comes together. Cover the saucepan with a dish towel and set in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, the mixture should be very puffy and at least doubled in size. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until totally combined.
Make the rolls—
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease two 9-inch round baking dishes or pie pans.
Turn out the dough onto a well-floured surface and press it into a rectangular shape. If it is overly sticky, sprinkle generously with additional flour until it's easier to handle. Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough into a large rectangle about 12 inches by 24 inches.
Filling—
Drizzle the melted butter over the dough and smear it all over the surface with your fingers. Mix together the maple sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Sprinkle this all over the buttered surface of the dough. Sprinkle with the chopped pecans.
Starting at the top, roll the dough toward you into a large log. Roll it tightly as you go so the rolls with be nice and neat. When it's all rolled, pinch the seam closed and turn the roll over so that the seam is facing down.
Slice 1 ½ -inch thick slices and place them in the greased pans (8 rolls in each pan). Cover with plastic wrap and allow them to rise for 30 minutes. Bake for 25 minutes or until nice and golden brown on to and around the edges.
Frosting—
While the rolls are baking, making the frosting by combining the cream cheese, powdered sugar and milk in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat smooth until fluffy. Add the butter, salt and maple extract, if using, and beat until combined.
Sprinkle chopped pecans over the frosting, then allow them to sit for 15 minutes before serving. Delicious!
