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Pumpkin Patch Pull-Apart Cinnamon Rolls

Fall mornings just got cozier! Soft, spiced pumpkin cinnamon rolls with a luscious cream cheese frosting make this recipe an autumn must-try.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup pecans chopped, optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or butter knife
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup pumpkin puree with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and well blended.
  3. Open the can of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough and carefully separate the rolls. Using a rolling pin, gently flatten each roll into a small circle about 4 inches across.
  4. Spread a generous layer of the pumpkin spice mixture on each flattened roll. Sprinkle cooked and crumbled turkey bacon over the pumpkin layer.
  5. Stack the filled rolls one on top of another, then slice the stack into equal pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
  6. Place each sliced piece upright in the prepared baking dish, packing them close together but with room to expand as they bake.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  8. While the rolls bake, mix cream cheese frosting ingredients: cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once the rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top. Sprinkle with chopped pecans for an optional crunchy finish.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for frosting to make mixing easier and smoother.
  • Don’t overfill the rolls with pumpkin mixture to avoid sogginess during baking.
  • Let the rolls cool slightly before frosting so the cream cheese doesn’t melt completely off.
  • For a quicker breakfast, prepare the rolls the night before, refrigerate them, and bake fresh in the morning.
  • If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon or substitute with a plant-based bacon alternative.