Description

These Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls combine soft, warm French bread dough with a creamy pumpkin-spiced cream cheese filling, topped with a spiced powdered sugar glaze. Perfect for a cozy autumn breakfast or brunch, these rolls offer the comforting flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon in an easy-to-make treat that bakes in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

Filling

4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Dough

1 (11-oz) can refrigerated French bread dough
2 Tbsp granulated sugar

Glaze

½ cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 Tbsp milk
⅛ tsp pumpkin pie spice

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF. Lightly spray a 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice at medium speed using an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Prepare Dough: Unroll the refrigerated French bread dough at the seam and form it into a rectangle on a clean surface. Spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about a ¼-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Roll Dough: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough into a log shape lengthwise. Pinch the edges of the dough to seal the roll to prevent the filling from spilling out during baking.
Cut Rolls: Using a serrated knife, cut the dough log into 12 equal rolls. Arrange the rolls evenly in the prepared cake pan.
Bake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Prepare and Add Glaze: While the rolls are baking, combine the powdered sugar, remaining pumpkin pie spice, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired glaze consistency. Spread the glaze evenly over the warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother filling.
If desired, warm the milk slightly to help the glaze mix better.
For a stronger pumpkin flavor, add a tablespoon of pumpkin puree to the cream cheese mixture.
Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
These rolls are best enjoyed the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.