Warm, gooey, and just the right amount of pumpkin spice! Breathe in the warm cinnamon sugar and enjoy another tasty dish this season brings!

Delightful Bites of Fall

To me, a comforting dessert consists of two things: Watkins spices and gooey dough. I love making my caramel rolls and thought I’d add a fall twist with these pumpkin spice bites. This is the perfect suprise for hungry kids getting off the bus or a busy farm crew at the end of chilly day. With a batch of master dough ready to go, you can have your kitchen smelling like pumpkin spice in no time!

• Why you’ll love this pumpkin dessert
• Ingredients
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Questions about this dessert
• Printable Recipe Card

Why You’ll Love These Fall-Flavored Bites

• Flavors you know and love: This dessert tastes like the perfect mix of cinnamon rolls and monkey bread, if they decided to throw a fall gathering. I love using Watkins spices for dishes like these, I know I’m getting pure, rich flavoring that will make my desserts that much better!
• A dessert with some health benefits: More than just the most sought-after seasonal flavor, pumpkins provide antioxidants and potassium. These health benefits are more prevalent if you use a pumpkin but feel free to categorize this as a “healthy” dessert to anyone who asks 🙂
• Use homemade dough: I used my all-in-one “master dough” for this recipe. In less than 2 hours you’ll have a batch of homemade dough ready to shape and use!

Making Pumpkin Spice Dough Bites

Ingredients

• 1 pound baking dough (I love using my homemade Master Dough)

Filling

• 2 tbsp pumpkin flesh or store-bought pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tbsp pumpkin spice

Icing

• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F
2. Make pumpkin filling mixture (puree, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice). Stir Well
3. Roll dough into balls and place in your 9×9 baking pan
4. Coat dough with the filling mixture
5. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown
6. Make the icing while the bites are baking
7. Let cool and coat with icing
8. Enjoy!

Questions about this Pumpkin Dessert

Can I refrigerate or freeze my homemade dough?

Yes – if you use my homemade dough recipe you can keep it in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months

What if I don’t have pumpkin pie spice on hand?

Check your pantry! Pumpkin pie spice is made of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice and can be made right in your own kitchen.

What additions can I make to this dessert?

If you want some added texture to these pumpkin bites I recommend adding chopped nuts or white chocolate chips! You can also add maple syrup to your icing for a maple cream cheese glaze.

How can I make my own pumpkin puree?

To make your own pumpkin puree, poke some vent holes in a clean pumpkin and place it into your instant pot and cook on high pressure for 10-20 minutes. This will allow your pumpkin to get soft enough to easily cut and scoop out the flesh. You can also go the oven route and remove the pulp and seeds first, then cut the pumpkin into slices to place and cook in your oven. Bake at 400° for 20 – 30 minutes.

What can I do with the rest of my pumpkin?

If you used a pumpkin like I did you’ll have plenty of ways to put it to use after!

• Dried Pumpkin Seeds
• Make a pumpkin twist on my Chipper Bars!
• Pumpkin Pancakes

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Printable Recipe Card

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With the sweet taste of fall sitting warm on your countertop, expect these goodies to be gone in the matter of a day, if your family is anything like mine! Use #HeartySolRecipes for when you and your family treat yourself to this dish. From our farm kitchen to yours – happy baking!

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