Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Mini Rolls that Look and Taste like Pumpkins

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 55m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 2h 15m
Temp.: 375 ºF
Servings: 30 rolls
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

135
Calories
4.1g
Fat
21.7g
Carbohydrates
3.1g
Protein
13mg
Cholesterol
100mg
Sodium
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Recipe Description

Worth all the love and effort put into these Pumpkin Dinner Rolls you are guaranteed to impress your guests with these mini delights.

If you follow all our recipes, you will have noticed that your Halloween table is almost complete and now it’s time to add these. Fill your rolls with some mini sausages and ketchup for blood, to add some spooky details.

To make Pumpkin Dinner Rolls, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Melt milk and butter

    1 min
    Step 1 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    In a mixing bowl, stir the hot milk and butter together until butter melts.

  2. 2

    Add filling

    1 min
    Step 2 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    Add sugar, pumpkin puree and salt to the milk mixture and stir to combine well.

  3. 3

    Prepare yeast

    5 min
    Step 3 - Pumpkin Dinner RollsStep 3 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    In a small bowl, stir the yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar and lukewarm water until combine. Set aside to rise. Once foaming, add to the pumpkin mixture.

  4. 4

    Add egg

    1 min
    Step 4 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    Add egg and mix well.

  5. 5

    Add flour

    5 min
    Step 5 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    Gradually add flour and using a wooden spoon, fold dough until combined and sticky. If using an electric beater, beat until dough pulls itself away from the side of the bowl.

  6. 6

    Knead and rise

    1h
    Step 6 - Pumpkin Dinner RollsStep 6 - Pumpkin Dinner RollsStep 6 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and using your hand, knead for 5 minute. Form into a ball-shape and place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for about 1 hour until volume rises to double the size.

  7. 7

    Prepare rolls

    20 min
    Step 7 - Pumpkin Dinner RollsStep 7 - Pumpkin Dinner RollsStep 7 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    Punch to remove air bubbles and knead for a few seconds. Cut the dough in half, then each half into about 15 pieces. Roll each piece into small ball shapes and flatten slightly, using the palm of your hand. Using a knife, cut 8 seems around the edge to mimic the flower petals on a pumpkin. Repeat with remaining dough.

  8. 8

    Prepare to bake

    20 min
    Step 8 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    Place pumpkin rolls 2-inch apart on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment and set aside for 20 minutes to rise again. Poke the middle with your finger to leave a center indentation. Preheat oven to 375 ºF.

  9. 9

    Add egg wash

    1 min
    Step 9 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    Brush with egg wash.

  10. 10

    Bake

    15 min
    Step 10 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    Bake for 9-12 minutes until rolls are golden. Place nuts slices in the middle for pumpkin stem.

  11. 11

    Add melted butter or honey

    1 min
    Step 11 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    Brush the rolls with melted butter or a little honey to make rolls shine, if you wish.

  12. 12

    Serve

    Step 12 - Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    Serve and enjoy!

Your Halloween table is almost complete, you just need to add these Pumpkin Dinner Rolls and you’ll be set to go with your themed dinner. Try it and send your pictures to us or tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts and pictures !

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
AJ
May 30, 2024
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These Pumpkin Dinner Rolls are simple to make and wowed my friends at dinner. Loved it!

Xavier Thompson
January 6, 2024
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I made these Pumpkin Dinner Rolls for Halloween and they were a hit with my family. The recipe was simple and the rolls turned out so soft and flavorful. We even stuffed them with mini sausages for a fun twist. Definitely a must-try for any festive dinner.

Katie
August 5, 2023
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Simply the best!

Greg
November 6, 2022
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These rolls taste mmm. I made them for a family dinner, and everyone loved them. The kids enjoyed filling them with sausages. So fun for Halloween. Definitely a hit.

PumpkinLover82
January 12, 2022
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Superb! These rolls were a hit at my Halloween party, everyone loved them.

Lulu
July 10, 2021
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Wow! These rolls were a hit at our Halloween party. Simple and super yummy!

Diana
June 15, 2021
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Rolles espectaculares, mis hijos los amaron! Hice estos para una cena especial y fueron un exito total. La mezcla de calabaza les dio un sabor único. Pensé que sería complicado, pero sigues las instrucciones y son faciles de hacer.

Beatriz González
June 5, 2021
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Hice estos panecillos para la fiesta y fueron un exito.

Chloe
May 19, 2021
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These Pumpkin Dinner Rolls are fantastic! My husband loved them at our Halloween party; they were a big hit!

Emily Johnson
January 26, 2020
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Simply loved these!

Chris
December 2, 2019
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Super easy rolls!

Athina
October 7, 2019
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I love it! Thank you! Approved!

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