caramel pumpkin rolls

Hennepin, OK
Updated on Oct 27, 2025

These rolls are very delicious, a great dessert for fall baking. They are best served warm, but we have reheated them in the oven for a few minutes and they are still yummy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

The aroma from these pumpkin rolls is so good, we were having a hard time not opening the oven door. Made using pre-made frozen dough means these are an easy to make fall treat. Once the dough rises, a creamy pumpkin filling is spread inside (which turns into ooey gooey goodness when baked). While hot, a caramel glaze is poured over the hot pumpkin rolls. When you take a bite, they are creamy and sweet with a wonderful pumpkin flavor. We added the chopped nuts and love the slight crunch they add to the roll.

prep time 3 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - frozen bread dough
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 - egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • FOR THE GLAZE
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

How To Make caramel pumpkin rolls

  • Thawing the frozen bread.
    Step 1
    Thaw frozen bread dough (such as Rhodes) for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Dough poured onto a floured work surface.
    Step 2
    Turn dough out onto a floured work area.
  • Rolling out the dough into a rectangle.
    Step 3
    Use a rolling pin to roll it into a 12 by 18 rectangle. If the dough shrinks back, allow it to rest a little longer.
  • Baking dish coated with non-stick spray.
    Step 4
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9X13 inch baking pan with cooking spray for 12 rolls. Also, you can use round cake pans and place 6 rolls in each.
  • Spreading pumpkin filling onto the dough.
    Step 5
    The next 7 ingredients are for the filling. In a medium bowl, use a mixer to beat cream cheese, pumpkin, egg white, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and sugar. Spread the mixture evenly over the dough going all the way to the edge except on one long side (leave 1 inch of that long side bare).
  • Rolling the dough into a log.
    Step 6
    Starting with that side, roll up the dough into a log.
  • Pinching the seams closed.
    Step 7
    Pinch the seam to seal.
  • Cutting the rolled dough into slices.
    Step 8
    Using a serrated knife, cut the log into 12 slices.
  • Sliced dough in the baking dish.
    Step 9
    Arrange the rounds into prepared pan(s).
  • Dish covered in plastic wrap.
    Step 10
    Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise until puffy, about 35-45 minutes.
  • Pumpkin rolls baking in the oven.
    Step 11
    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Caramel glaze ingredients in a saucepan.
    Step 12
    Making the glaze: While rolls are baking, combine butter, brown sugar, cream, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium/high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in vanilla and salt. Right before pouring on the rolls, add the chopped pecans (if using).
  • Pouring caramel glaze over pumpkin rolls.
    Step 13
    When rolls are done, immediately drizzle them all over with the glaze.
  • Caramel Pumpkin Rolls cooling.
    Step 14
    Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 169kcal, carbohydrates: 26g, cholesterol: 15mg, fat: 7g, fiber: 0g, protein: 2g, saturated fat: 3g, sodium: 159mg, sugar: 25g, unsaturated fat: 3g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Category: Other Snacks
Keyword: #caramel
Keyword: #pumpkin
Keyword: #roll
Keyword: #Dessert
Collection: Pumpkin Patch
Collection: Fall Food
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Bread

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