Nutella Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Cinnamon rolls are pretty amazing on their own, so it’s hard to believe they could be made any better. Surprise, they can be! What happens when you added chocolaty Nutella, earthy pumpkin, and fragrant pumpkin pie spice? You create a sweet treat that soars to new heights, aka this Nutella Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls recipe.

And, these Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are very easy to whip up by using premade pizza dough, which can be store-bought or homemade (whatever works best for you).

Need something pumpkiny but not overwhelming for your fall baking, winter desserts, breakfast, me-time moments, and more? Then look no further than these Nutella Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls which you will be making another 43,000 times this year alone. #bakingbugforlife

Next time you gather your friends for brunch a potluck or a picnic, plan to bring these pumpkin pie cinnamon rolls and you’ll be the hit of the party. Or just bake a batch for your family and enjoy them warm, just out of the oven. 

Why You’ll Love These

• Easy to make. Premade pizza dough lets you assemble these cinnamon rolls in no time at all. 
• Bursting with flavor. Pumpkin. Chocolate hazelnut spread. Cinnamon. Pumpkin pie spice. Cream Cheese. (I rest my case.)
• Customizable. Easily swap out spices and add other fillings.
• You can freeze ’em. Just bake in advance and freeze for when needed. Great for meal prep!

Tools Needed

• Handy mixing bowls.
• A sharp knife or pizza cutter.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Baking tray.

Now that your mouth is watering, are you ready to learn how to make these Nutella rolls? Let’s get started…

How To Make Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls With Nutella

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Preheat the oven to 350F/190C, then roll out the pizza dough into a 9×12 rectangle on a well-floured surface.
2. Mix together butter and Nutella in a bowl. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in another bowl.
3. Spread the Nutella mixture over the dough, leaving a ¼ inch margin. 
4. Spread with pumpkin puree and then sprinkle everything with the sugar and spice mixture. 
5. Roll the dough and then cut into 1-inch slices.
6. Place the rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rise about 45 minutes, then bake for about 25 minutes. The pumpkin pie rolls should be cooked until slightly underdone so they will be soft in the middle. 

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls Tips

• Make your pizza dough in advance. Or better yet, purchase premade pizza dough.
• Let the butter come up to room temperature before using it.
• Warm the Nutella in a microwave-safe bowl for 10-second increments until it is easy to stir into the butter. 
• Flour your surface well so that your dough does not stick when you are rolling it up.

• Once rolled, cut off the ends and discard, as they won’t have as much filling.
• Use a serrated knife or a pizza cutter to slice the pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls. 
• Let the dough rise in a warmed oven.  I preheated on my oven to 325F/162C, then turned it off and put the tray with rolls inside, leaving the oven door slightly ajar.
• The pumpkin pie cinnamon rolls should be slightly underbaked to make them soft in the middle.

Recipe Variations

IMHO, these pumpkin cinnamon rolls with Nutella can’t get much better, but you can chop and change a few things;

• Add some nuts – try adding a sprinkle of chopped pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts to the dough before rolling. 
• Sprinkle in spices – add spices like allspice and ginger if you like.
• Add herbs – thyme and mint make a great addition to this recipe.

Meal Prep And Prep Ahead

This Nutella Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Recipe is perfect for prepping ahead.

Prep Ahead – Prepare the cinnamon rolls up to 24 hours in advance. After they are sliced and placed on the baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator. The next morning, set them out to rise for 1-2 hours before baking as directed. 

Store – Cinnamon rolls will keep at room temperature for up to two days when stored in an airtight container. 

Freeze – Follow the handy tips below for how to freeze these;

• Freeze cooked pumpkin rolls individually on a baking sheet. 
• Place individual rolls into quart sized freezer bags or wrap individually with plastic-wrap and freeze in a large ziptop bag.
• Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.
• Store in the freezer for 1-2 months.
• Reheat individual rolls by microwaving for 1-2 minutes. 

Reheat – When ready to eat, place the frozen rolls onto a microwave-safe plate and cook for 1-2 minutes until warm and gooey. 

FAQS

Can I Make These Without Pumpkin?

If you aren’t a fan, you can simply omit the pumpkin from this recipe. Or try using sweet potato purée or butternut squash purée instead. 

Serving Suggestions

• Mocha Whipped Dalgona Coffee.
• Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole.
• Air Fryer Bacon.

More Breakfast Recipes You Might Like

• Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls.
• Instant Pot Pancake Bites.
• Buttermilk Pancakes.
• Buttermilk Waffles.
• Pumpkin Spice Muffins.
• Pumpkin Pancakes.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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