Description
These Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Roll Cups combine the flaky, sweet cinnamon rolls with a creamy pumpkin pie filling for a festive and easy-to-make treat. Perfect for fall breakfasts, brunches, or dessert, these bite-sized cinnamon roll cups have all the flavors of pumpkin pie wrapped in warm cinnamon dough and topped with sweet icing.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Roll Base
- 1 can (8 rolls) refrigerated cinnamon rolls
Pumpkin Filling
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Icing packet from cinnamon rolls (or 1/4 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1-2 teaspoons milk)
- Optional: Whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking. Take each cinnamon roll and press it gently into the muffin cups, shaping them into small cups with the dough.
- Make the Filling. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, large egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fill the Cups. Evenly spoon the pumpkin filling into each cinnamon roll cup in the muffin tin, filling them about three-quarters full to allow room for baking expansion.
- Bake. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown and the pumpkin filling is set and not jiggly.
- Cool Slightly and Add Topping. Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the cups to cool just a bit. While still warm, drizzle each with the icing packet or prepared powdered sugar glaze. For an extra special touch, garnish with whipped cream or a light sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree — not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugar and spices.
- Make sure to grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
- For a dairy-free icing, substitute milk with a plant-based milk.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
