In a small bowl, mix the warm milk and sugar together. Then add the yeast. Let it sit for about five minutes until it becomes foamy. This step activates the yeast, ensuring your rolls rise beautifully.

In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, and beaten egg. Once your yeast mixture is ready, add it to this bowl. Whisk until everything is well combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the bread flour, pumpkin spice blend, nutmeg, and salt.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. I often use my hands at this point. It’s okay to get a little messy!

Knead the dough in the bowl for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until it feels smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook for this step if you prefer.

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. This is the best time for a coffee break, so grab a cup!

While the dough rises, let’s get that cinnamon filling ready. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well blended. You want it to be spreadable but thick enough to stay in place when you roll it.

Once your dough has risen, punch it down gently. Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving about half an inch along the edges.

Starting at one edge, carefully roll the dough into a log. Once rolled, slice it into 12 equal pieces. If you love generous rolls, you can slice them larger.

Place the sliced rolls in a greased baking dish, ensuring they are spaced out. Cover with a towel and allow them to rise again for about 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed up. When you take them out, let the smell envelop you.

While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze. Beat together cream cheese, butter, maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and powdered sugar until smooth. This glaze is going to be the cherry on top of your delightful rolls.

Once the rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze on top. Finish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon. Serve warm and watch as everyone swoons!