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Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Icing
Once in a while my boys deserve a special little treat for breakfast. Usually it’s pancakes or waffles, or more often than not some kind of muffin. This day, I chose Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Icing. Perfect for downing with a mug of milk before a morning hike.
I started these the night before, refrigerated them cut and in the pan, and took them out for the 2nd rise the morning of baking.
After prepping the dough via a small amount of mixing, it’s rolled out rectangle-style and spread with melted butter.
Then it’s sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar. No nuts or raisins are crowding their way into this cinnamon roll.
It’s rolled up tightly.
Ends are sealed.
1-inch slices are gently cut.
Cinnamon rolls aren’t truly cinnamon rolls without a good dose of icing. This is a caramelly flavored icing… the best kind.
Ready for consumption (and a long hike)!
Our family has a special Thanksgiving morning tradition that I’ll share with you. After our special breakfast, we take a hike. And on that hike, we go through the alphabet and we each share things we are thankful for. Dad says, “I’ve got A. I’m thankful for A____ because _______. Mom says, “I’ve got B. I’m thankful for B____ because _________. etc… It’s really quite a nice way to start the day.
This recipe can be found here: Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Icing
I hope that you all have a wonderful, safe and happy Thanksgiving.
I'm Lori Lange, recipe developer, food writer and Mom. I'm sharing over 2,600 of my favorite recipes with you.
Lore — November 25, 2008 @ 1:41 PM
What a lovely tradition! The pumpkin gives such a nice colour to the rolls
Kara — November 25, 2008 @ 1:56 PM
Two fabulous things about this post – a. I’ve always wanted to make homemade cinnamon rolls but never figured out how to give them enough time for the 2 rises needed but this answered all of my questions! (refrigerate them before the 2nd rise!) and b. I LOVE your Thanksgiving tradition; way to go teaching your family to remember the real reason for the holiday. And Happy Thanksgiving!
Cathy — November 25, 2008 @ 2:15 PM
I loves the smell of yeast dough and the addition of pumpkin is perfect. I can imagine the aroma of the rolls baking. Heaven.
Ruthie — November 25, 2008 @ 2:45 PM
What a nice tradition!
jesse — November 25, 2008 @ 3:05 PM
Oooo YUM, pumpkin cinnarolls… and how true that cinnamon rolls are never really cinnamon rolls until they’re drizzled with icing!
Patsyk — November 25, 2008 @ 3:46 PM
What a nice tradition! And, those rolls will give you the burst of energy to get moving on that hike!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Medena — November 25, 2008 @ 4:04 PM
Wow! Love the color! Tradition means it’s a great recipe, and makes for a great Thanksgiving; rolls look so good!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Manggy — November 25, 2008 @ 4:08 PM
Aww! That is one awesome tradition. I hope they share it with their kids one day
I wonder what you guys say when you get to Q, X or Z… Hee hee 
I baked a bit of bread today too, and it was wonderful! I think this really should be next on my list!
Culinarywannabe — November 25, 2008 @ 4:51 PM
I’m always on the lookout for breakfast items you can make the night before. My stomach doesn’t have the patience for it the next morning. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Sara — November 25, 2008 @ 4:54 PM
These look so great, you have the best pumpkin recipes!
Happy cook — November 25, 2008 @ 5:26 PM
Wow they just look so yummy delicious.
I love these rolls, would love to have few of them, pity i am not living next door to you
CookiePie — November 25, 2008 @ 5:32 PM
Oh my gosh – pumpkin + cinnamon roll = heaven!!! I love your hike and alphabet traditions – so lovely. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Patti — November 25, 2008 @ 5:51 PM
Have you tried cutting your dough with dental floss or thread instead of a knife? Works wonderfully! I believe I’ll be trying this on Thursday morning!
mikky — November 25, 2008 @ 6:46 PM
my hubby loves cinnamon roll… i wonder where i can get the courage to bake that… yours look so good…
Laurie — November 25, 2008 @ 6:53 PM
Lori these look so good! I wrote out my menu for Thanksgiving and totally forgot to put rolls on the list.. My family would love these!
Your boys are very fortunate to have such a wonderful mom!
That Girl — November 25, 2008 @ 6:59 PM
I love special breakfast treats
farida — November 25, 2008 @ 8:11 PM
Such an interesting recipe! Love the addition of pumpkin! Happy Thanksgiving!
Megan — November 25, 2008 @ 8:32 PM
I’ve been wanting one (two)
of these every since you mentioned them on Twitter!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Kristan — November 25, 2008 @ 8:38 PM
The recipe sounds great and so does the tradition! I’d love to do that with my family.
MyKitchenInHalfCups — November 25, 2008 @ 8:54 PM
What a fabulous way to hike and so special for Thanksgiving!
Caramel icing on cinnamon rolls . . . wonderful! Must try that with my next ones!!
Brindi — November 25, 2008 @ 9:33 PM
Mmmm…these look easy and tasty. I love your red nails with your red rolling pin with your coordinating apron!
Ivy — November 25, 2008 @ 9:51 PM
These look lovely. I secretely want to be Amish.
Rosie — November 25, 2008 @ 10:31 PM
Oh what a great tradition! Your rolls look divine!
Rosie x
Heather — November 25, 2008 @ 10:46 PM
mmm. that looks so good! i’ve never made cinnamon rolls. i keep wanting to. the husband loves them.
Snooky doodle — November 25, 2008 @ 10:50 PM
wow this look so dangerously delicious
wish to try these
Adam — November 26, 2008 @ 1:18 AM
Your rolls came out beautiful. They look perfect, and I agree with the icing thing, that one pic is killer. Have a good holiday!
And Dr. Dynamite, that was great. Thanks for your support
Katrina — November 26, 2008 @ 2:21 AM
Cool hiking tradition with thankfulness. The rolls look so good. Love that they are so healthy with the pumpkin in them.
Printing this one.
noble pig — November 26, 2008 @ 2:52 AM
Those rolls are high on the yum factor and I love the hike idea…very nice indeed!
tofufreak — November 26, 2008 @ 5:32 AM
those look so deliciously amazing!!! perfect for fall
LaDue & Crew — November 26, 2008 @ 5:51 AM
I love everything Amish! Yum-O to these!
Clumbsy Cookie — November 26, 2008 @ 9:03 AM
I bet your boys were thriled with this breakfast treat!
Grace — November 26, 2008 @ 9:42 AM
i absolutely respect and enjoy the amish–they’re the source of some of my favorite recipes. this one looks like a winner.
great tradition, by the way. maybe i’ll try to get it started with my crew.
HoneyB — November 26, 2008 @ 11:50 AM
These look so delicious!
VeggieGirl — November 26, 2008 @ 12:41 PM
Man oh MAN, what a breakfast treat. SENSATIONAL!!
Wishing you a fantastic Thanksgiving, RecipeGirl!!
Michelle — November 26, 2008 @ 3:14 PM
Yummy! I may not bake these this year but some time in the future…I LOVE you family tradition…this is what makes for memories …and happy kids!!!!
Michelle B (Coral Springs, FL)
Bellini Valli — November 26, 2008 @ 5:57 PM
When there is pumpkin involved I will be there for sure:D
Nina Timm — November 26, 2008 @ 6:07 PM
Wow, what a way to spoil your children. These traditions give our children roots and they will always return to their homes, doesn’t matter where life takes them!!!snu
alexandra's kitchen — November 26, 2008 @ 6:09 PM
RecipeGirl, I’ve totally been craving cinnamon rolls recently. Pumpkin flavored is even more appropriate this time of year, however. These look unbelievably delicious. I love that you can do the bulk of the work the night before, too.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Dawn — November 26, 2008 @ 10:16 PM
I bet those smell amazing while cooking!
Great tradition you have going.
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
PaniniKathy — November 26, 2008 @ 10:24 PM
Oh wow, these look so incredibly delicious! I really want to make some for my husband. What am I saying, I want them for me too!
Bunny — November 27, 2008 @ 3:35 AM
These look so good! I have a recipe similar to this that I haven’t tried them yet. But I’m going to! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Sandy — November 27, 2008 @ 4:28 AM
oh yes, gotta love those yummy rolls. perfect!
happy tg!
Mommy's Kitchen — November 28, 2008 @ 2:13 PM
Awesome tradition and Awesome Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. I know the pumpkin baking season is about coming to its end, but i need to make these Lori. They look so good. I love Amish Recipes. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Amanda — December 4, 2008 @ 8:47 PM
I made these on Thanksgiving morning and they were polished off before I even got to try them! LOL Thank you for the recipe, I posted it on my blog and linked back to you