Pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls for two! These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are quickly made in a muffin pan without yeast!
Have you seen my pumpkin ebook for 25 pumpkin recipe that aren’t pie and 1 that is? I think you would love it.
I'm fully ready for Fall, and I'm armed with this recipe for pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls made in a muffin pan!
The recipe makes just 4 cinnamon rolls, and they're made entirely without yeast! They're based on my small batch cinnamon rolls that are just plain cinnamon. The addition of pumpkin makes them even better!
I can't be the only one who types 'pumpking' every single time, can I? I think it's fitting, though--pumpkin is the king of fall.
So, when a request for a pumpkin spin-off of my no-yeast cinnamon rolls came in, I skipped in the kitchen and got to work. I hardly need an excuse to play with that recipe; it's so easy and fun to work with.
Pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls recipe overview:
I can pull this dough together 8 minutes (I timed it), but that's only because I'm not one of those people that gather the ingredients before hand. I should be one of those people, but I'm just not.
It takes a tiny bit of skill to them gently roll the dough out into the rectangle, but then a quick drizzle of butter, a sprinkle of the spice mixture, and roll, roll, roll.
Slice into 4 rolls, pop into muffin tins, and bake! It couldn't be easier to stuff a cinnamon roll in your face.
These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are packed with pumpkin, but they also taste like pumpkin pie, because the cinnamon-sugar filling mixture also has a big dose of ground cloves and ginger. It really makes it taste like pie. And I really like it.
I can't remember which readers requested these rolls, but here ya go! I hope you love them as much as we do!
I've heard that if you drink a cup a pumpkin spice latte while eating pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls, you'll have good luck all Fall long!
The muffin pan I use is vintage, and I love it because it only has 6 cups! But, if you're lacking your grandmother's vintage small muffin pan like me, here's a great substitute!
Quick Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Quick, no yeast cinnamon rolls made with pumpkin.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided use
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided use
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
For the glaze
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375, and spray 4 cups in a muffin pan with cooking spray (or use extra melted butter).
- Combine the flour, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a small measuring cup, combine the milk, pumpkin, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of the melted butter.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Heavily flour a work surface, and pat the dough out into a rectangle about 6" long. Use plenty of flour as you go.
- Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter on top of the dough.
- Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Press this mixture lightly into the butter on top of the dough. Carefully, roll the dough up starting with the long side. Roll away from you. When you get to the end of the dough, pinch the entire seam shut.
- Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces, drop into the greased muffin cups, and bake for 14-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the powdered sugar and cream. Add enough cream to achieve a pourable consistency.
- When the cinnamon rolls come out of the oven, drizzle with frosting and serve.
Notes
This recipe makes 4 no yeast small batch cinnamon rolls.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 328Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 295mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 3g
Lisatberry says
These look perfect...I was almost tempted the other day to buy pumpkin cinnamon rolls in the tube but I didn't and now I'm so glad I didn't...I'm definitely going to try to make these.
Christina Lane says
I'm so glad to hear it! These are almost as easy as opening the tube. Almost :) But they definitely taste better :)
Nicole ~ Cookng for Keeps says
When I hear 'quick' and 'cinnamon rolls' in the same sentence, I'm so in. Cinnamon rolls are my husband's weakness, and let's be serious, something I can't resist either, and I'm always down to find a quick, unique way to make them. Love!
Medeja says
Yummy! The color is great. i would love one with a glass of milk :)
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These look totally delicious! Pinning :)
ali grace | cookies and grace says
Oh yes!! Whoever suggested this - THANK YOU. This is the best idea I've heard lately. Pumpkin rolls, I'll see ya Saturday morning. And I'll be drooling until then.
Mary @chattavore says
Quick pumpkin cinnamon rolls (I swear I DID almost type "pumpking" since you put the thought in my head!)? Why yes, I think I will. These look SO good!
Sues says
Plus, Pumpking is an awesome beer (I do that, too). These look seriously heavenly!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I love that these are a quick pumpkin cinnamon roll version.. so perfect for Fall too & they look divine Xx
Nancy Diehl says
These look fabulous. I love your desserts for two; there are no leftovers to gorge oneself on afterwards, and yet there was a lovely dessert to end the day. Keep baking!
Ty says
Christina.....love this recipe! Thank you! I would like to increase it to make six and fill the pan...I just hate to see two empty spaces when it means we could have a bonus of two additional treats. How would you increase the ingredients to make this work? Looks like you may be increasing your recipes a little in the near future since you have a percious little one now.....desserts for three!
Many thanks Christina!
Christina Lane says
Haha, Ty. I worked so hard to scale it down, I wouldn't have a clue how to scale it up. If it were me, I would approach it like this: if you want 2 more rolls, that's half of 4, so increase the recipe by 50%. I have no guarantees or promises that it will work for you, however. I haven't tried it myself. Best of luck! :)