Mix pumpkin pie filling into classic cinnamon roll dough for a gooey fall dessert. Learn how to prepare homemade pumpkin cinnamon rolls with maple syrup frosting. [__Jump to recipe__](pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls#4Xetpr68hNodfdVrmIq6Sf).

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe With Maple Frosting

Pumpkin cinnamon rolls are sweet rolled pastries with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spices, and pumpkin purée. Bakers typically top cinnamon rolls with [confectioners’ sugar](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-confectioners-sugar), [cream cheese frosting](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/cream-cheese-frosting-recipe), or a maple syrup glaze. [Homemade cinnamon rolls](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/easy-homemade-cinnamon-roll-recipe) make for a fun baking activity, and adding pumpkin flavor gives an autumnal flair to this dessert or sweet brunch treat.
You can customize cinnamon rolls with various mix-ins and toppings. Follow these tips to make the best cinnamon rolls:

1. __Add flour to your work surface__. Flour your work surface to prevent the dough from sticking. Flouring your rolling pin to ease the shaping process is also helpful.
2. __Cook to a golden brown__. Your rolls should just start to turn to a golden brown on the edges. Baking until golden gives your rolls a satisfying bite without sacrificing fluffiness.
3. __Cut your dough with dental floss__. Use a sharp or serrated knife to cut your dough into little rolls. Then, wrap dental floss around your dough, and bring the ends together to snap the dough off into perfect sizes.
4. __Ensure the butter is at room temperature__. Use room-temperature butter or slightly softened butter as melted butter can lead to leaking.
5. __Go gluten-free__. Most cinnamon roll recipes call for bread or all-purpose flour, but you can use a gluten-free instant yeast instead to make a gluten-free version.
6. __Spice it up__. Play with various spices in your roll mix; try nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and [cardamom](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-cardamom-benefits-and-uses-of-cardamom-spice) combinations.
7. __Try a vegan or dairy-free option__. You can substitute dairy products to make dairy-free or [vegan cinnamon rolls](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/vegan-cinnamon-rolls-recipe). Use coconut milk or almond milk instead of whole milk, and applesauce and coconut oil instead of butter. 
8. __Use sourdough starter__. If you have a [sourdough starter](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sourdough-starter-recipe), you can use that in place of yeast to make cinnamon rolls. [Sourdough cinnamon rolls](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sourdough-cinnamon-rolls-recipe) have a tangy flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the pumpkin.
There are a few ways to store cinnamon rolls. If you plan to eat them in the next two days, cover your baking pan with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. You may reheat the rolls in the microwave. 

If you want to enjoy your cinnamon rolls later, you will need to freeze them. Wait until your baked rolls reach room temperature. Place your buns in an airtight container; these will stay good in the freezer (icing and all) for up to two months. Plan ahead of time when you want to take them out. Let them defrost, and then you can microwave them for some warmth.
Mix pumpkin pie filling into classic cinnamon roll dough for a gooey fall dessert. Learn how to prepare homemade pumpkin cinnamon rolls with maple syrup frosting. [__Jump to recipe__](pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls#4Xetpr68hNodfdVrmIq6Sf).

Pumpkin cinnamon rolls are sweet rolled pastries with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spices, and pumpkin purée. Bakers typically top cinnamon rolls with <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-confectioners-sugar' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-confectioners-sugar","linkCopy":"confectioners’ sugar","category":null}'>confectioners’ sugar</a>, <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/cream-cheese-frosting-recipe' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/cream-cheese-frosting-recipe","linkCopy":"cream cheese frosting","category":null}'>cream cheese frosting</a>, or a maple syrup glaze. <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/easy-homemade-cinnamon-roll-recipe' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/easy-homemade-cinnamon-roll-recipe","linkCopy":"Homemade cinnamon rolls","category":null}'>Homemade cinnamon rolls</a> make for a fun baking activity, and adding pumpkin flavor gives an autumnal flair to this dessert or sweet brunch treat.

What Are Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls?

You can customize cinnamon rolls with various mix-ins and toppings. Follow these tips to make the best cinnamon rolls:<ol class="mc-m-4"><li class="mc-my-4"> 1. Add flour to your work surface. Flour your work surface to prevent the dough from sticking. Flouring your rolling pin to ease the shaping process is also helpful. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 2. Cook to a golden brown. Your rolls should just start to turn to a golden brown on the edges. Baking until golden gives your rolls a satisfying bite without sacrificing fluffiness. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 3. Cut your dough with dental floss. Use a sharp or serrated knife to cut your dough into little rolls. Then, wrap dental floss around your dough, and bring the ends together to snap the dough off into perfect sizes. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 4. Ensure the butter is at room temperature. Use room-temperature butter or slightly softened butter as melted butter can lead to leaking. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 5. Go gluten-free. Most cinnamon roll recipes call for bread or all-purpose flour, but you can use a gluten-free instant yeast instead to make a gluten-free version. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 6. Spice it up. Play with various spices in your roll mix; try nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-cardamom-benefits-and-uses-of-cardamom-spice' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-cardamom-benefits-and-uses-of-cardamom-spice","linkCopy":"cardamom","category":null}'>cardamom</a> combinations. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 7. Try a vegan or dairy-free option. You can substitute dairy products to make dairy-free or <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/vegan-cinnamon-rolls-recipe' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/vegan-cinnamon-rolls-recipe","linkCopy":"vegan cinnamon rolls","category":null}'>vegan cinnamon rolls</a>. Use coconut milk or almond milk instead of whole milk, and applesauce and coconut oil instead of butter. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 8. Use sourdough starter. If you have a <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sourdough-starter-recipe' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sourdough-starter-recipe","linkCopy":"sourdough starter","category":null}'>sourdough starter</a>, you can use that in place of yeast to make cinnamon rolls. <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sourdough-cinnamon-rolls-recipe' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sourdough-cinnamon-rolls-recipe","linkCopy":"Sourdough cinnamon rolls","category":null}'>Sourdough cinnamon rolls</a> have a tangy flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the pumpkin. </li></ol>

8 Tips for Making Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

There are a few ways to store cinnamon rolls. If you plan to eat them in the next two days, cover your baking pan with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. You may reheat the rolls in the microwave. If you want to enjoy your cinnamon rolls later, you will need to freeze them. Wait until your baked rolls reach room temperature. Place your buns in an airtight container; these will stay good in the freezer (icing and all) for up to two months. Plan ahead of time when you want to take them out. Let them defrost, and then you can microwave them for some warmth.

How to Store Cinnamon Rolls

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Top view of pumpkin cinnamon rolls in a metal circular pan drizzled with maple icing