How do you add pumpkin to canned cinnamon rolls?

To turn store-bought dough into pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls, unroll each slice and spread a thin layer of pumpkin puree across the dough. Sprinkle it with pumpkin pie spice and sugar before re-rolling and baking. You won’t get the exact texture of homemade, but it adds a seasonal boost in flavor and color with very little effort.

Did Trader Joe's discontinue pumpkin cinnamon rolls?

Trader Joe’s pumpkin cinnamon rolls haven’t been permanently discontinued, but they are only available for a limited time each fall. If you’ve missed them or your local store sold out, homemade pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls are a delicious alternative—and they taste even better fresh from the oven.

Can you make cinnamon rolls with pumpkin pie spice?

Absolutely. Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves—all perfect for making pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls. Just substitute the individual spices with the same total amount of pumpkin pie spice in both the dough and filling. It saves time and still delivers that rich autumn flavor.

Can I use pumpkin spice for cinnamon?

Yes, you can. Pumpkin spice can replace cinnamon in any cinnamon roll recipe if you want a more complex, spiced flavor. When making pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls, it brings warmth and depth with a single spoonful. Just be sure your blend is fresh for the best results.

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls: 7 Sweet Secrets for Fall

Name: Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 16 rolls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 3/4 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 8 oz cream cheese; 1/2 lb powdered sugar; 2 Tbsp whole milk; 2 Tbsp melted butter; Dash of salt; 1/2 tsp maple extract (optional); 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Description

Soft and fluffy pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls made with pumpkin puree and warm fall spices, filled with sugar and pecans, topped with maple cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

Scale

For the dough:

1 1/2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup sugar

1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast

1 cup pumpkin puree

5 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

For the filling:

1/2 cup melted butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground ginger

3/4 cup chopped pecans

For the frosting:

8 oz cream cheese

1/2 lb powdered sugar

2 Tbsp milk

2 Tbsp melted butter

Dash of salt

1/2 tsp maple extract (optional)

1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Heat milk, oil, and sugar in saucepan. Let cool to 110°F, then stir in yeast. Let foam.

2. Add pumpkin puree and mix well. In a bowl, mix 4 cups flour with spices. Add to wet mixture. Cover and let rise 1 hour.

3. Add remaining flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.

4. Roll dough into 12×24 inch rectangle. Spread melted butter and sprinkle filling mixture over top. Add pecans.

5. Roll tightly, slice into 1½ inch rolls. Place in greased pans. Let rise 30 minutes.

6. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

7. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy. Frost rolls while warm. Top with pecans.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat gently to soften. Can be prepped a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 370
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls, fall breakfast, pumpkin rolls