Description
Soft, pumpkin-spiced muffins swirled with cinnamon-sugar and topped with a luscious maple cream cheese glaze—perfect for fall breakfasts, brunches, or cozy seasonal treats.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- ¾ cup (180g) milk (whole, 2%, or almond)
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2¼ tsp quick-rise yeast
- ¾ cup (183g) pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup (57g) melted butter
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 4 cups (480g) bread flour
- 2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ tsp salt
- For the Filling:
- ⅔ cup (142g) dark brown sugar
- 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (57g) softened butter
- For the Maple Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz (112g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- ¼ cup (28g) powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp pure maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Make dough: Warm milk to 110°F. Mix with sugar and yeast. In a bowl, combine with pumpkin, melted butter, and egg. Add flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; mix until dough forms.
- Knead: Knead with dough hook (8–10 min) or by hand until smooth and slightly sticky.
- First rise: Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
- Prepare filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out: On floured surface, roll dough to 14×16-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle cinnamon-sugar evenly.
- Roll & slice: Roll tightly from the 14-inch side. Trim ends, cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Second rise: Place in greased 9×13-inch pan lined with parchment. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
- Bake: At 350°F for 20–25 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Glaze: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and salt until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and dust with cinnamon.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin purée—not pie filling.
- For vegan version: use almond milk, vegan butter/cream cheese, omit egg, and add 3–4 tbsp extra pumpkin.
- Do not overbake—keep centers soft and tender.
- Make-ahead: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh in the morning.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American