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Sweet Potato Pie Cinnamon Rolls

10/11/15

Sweet Potato Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Sweet Potato Pie Cinnamon Rolls topped with a Butter and Marshmallow Glaze!

Imagine a nice light and fluffy cinnamon roll that taste like a sweet potato pie. Is it possible? Does it exist? Absolutely! Well- in my world it does!  I’ve been playing around in the kitchen, and I’ve come up with the perfect Sweet Potato Pie Cinnamon Roll recipe, that no one can resist ( unless you hate sweet potato pie, and cinnamon rolls!). When I came up with this recipe, I was actually going to make Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls. However, I remembered the last time I uploaded a pumpkin recipe my viewers let it be known that they were SWEET POTATO fans. So, I decided to make sweet potato pie cinnamon rolls instead. Besides, I’ve been getting a ton of sweet potato recipes lately, so I decided to surprised ya’ll with this one!

Sweet Potato Pie Cinnamon Rolls

So lets get down to business!  These sweet potato pie cinnamon rolls  are easy to make, but they are time consuming. You have to do a lot of mixing, kneading, and waiting. However it is so worth it! I used my stand mixer for this recipe, but you can do it with a hand mixer ( if it has dough hooks), or you can do it by hand! Make sure that you knead the dough for at about 5-10 minutes before you let it rest the first time! Don’t skip out on the kneading, because it’s needed… ( Get it?!..HAHA.. Okay- that was corny. Let’s move along!)

Again, this recipe is time consuming, so make sure you have plenty of time to make these sweet potato pie cinnamon rolls.  FYI, there may be leftover sweet potato filling. You can toss it or put use to it- but don’t over stuff the cinnamon rolls. Otherwise, you will have a big mess!

Also, I made 10 large rolls, but this recipe yields a dozen!

Watch the video tutorial!

Sweet Potato Pie Rolls
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Sweet Potato Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade light and fluffy rolls with sweet potato pie filling, and topped with a marshmallow & butter glaze!
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Sweet Potato Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 envelope of active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 5 tbsp butter flavored vegetable shortening

Sweet Potato Pie Filling

  • 1 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • 2 tsp bourbon vanilla extract OR regular vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Pour 1/2 cup of warm water into the stand mixer or bowl, then sprinkle in the active dry yeast and sugar.
  • Mix everything until the sugar and yeast dissolves then let sit for about 5 minutes, or until it foams.
  • Next, melt the butter flavored shortening over low heat, then pour it in the bowl once the yeast foams.
  • Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt into the bowl, then add in1 cup of flour.
  • Turn the mixer on a medium speed, and add in another cup of flour.
  • Crack open one egg, and toss it into the bowl.
  • Next alternate adding the rest of the flour, and 1/2 cup of warm milk into the bowl.
  • Once the dough has formed, turn off the mixer, and remove the dough from the bowl.
  • Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes.
  • Grease a bowl, then place the dough into the bowl, and cover.
  • Let rest for 1 1/2 hours.
  • After the dough has rested, punch out the excess air, and roll it out.

Filling

  • In a large mixing bowl add in the mashed sweet potatoes ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, butter, sugar, bourbon vanilla extract, egg, and milk.
  • Mix Everything until well combined.
  • Spread the sweet potato pie filling all over the dough, then roll it up.
  • Cut the dough using butcher string ( watch video)
  • Butter a 9x13, then place the rolls into the bake dish.
  • Cover the rolls, then place them in a warm place.
  • Let the rolls rest for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Once the rolls have doubled in sized, bake them for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the rolls from the oven, and let cool.
  • Place a medium sized pan over medium heat.
  • Toss in 4 tbsp of butter, and 2 cups of marshmallows.
  • Mix, and stir until everything is completely melted.
  • Pour the marshmallow glaze over the rolls.
  • Let sit until they are cool enough to eat.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Video

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Comments

  1. Jamey Tarrant says

    October 13, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    Looks good, might try it this weekend..thanks Rosie

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 13, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      Let me know how it turns out for ya!

      Reply
  2. Mary C. Jeter says

    October 15, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, this recipe is the bomb. I made them using my bread machine. I agree with u they r so light & fluffy.. I just ate three. Thank u

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 16, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Thank you for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  3. Tee says

    October 18, 2015 at 5:30 am

    5 stars
    Omg this looks soo good! My daughter and I are going to make this! I love your recipes.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 21, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. shala says

    November 18, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Hey love the recipe. Do you use canned or fresh potatoes?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      I prefer fresh.

      Reply
  5. LaWanda Dean says

    November 19, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    These look great! I like that you made sweet potato filling rather than adding sweet potatoes to the bread batter.I’m going to make these for Thanksgiving morning.
    The left over filling freezes well.Would be great to make muffins or added to pancake or waffle mix,that’s what I do with leftover sweet potato pie filling.

    Reply
  6. Kerry Ann says

    December 20, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Can this be prepared overnight and bakes in the am?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 20, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Sure can 🙂

      Reply
  7. Desiree Drisk says

    January 6, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    Hey Rosie,
    I literally just discovered you & I have a question…do you have any quick & easy crock Pot recipes, or even quick recipes in general? I’ve suffered one health issue after another for the last 11 years, & though I love to cook, the extreme daily pain makes it impossible. I’m hoping that crock Pot meals will help me get back in the kitchen on a somewhat semi-regular basis. Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 8, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      Yes, I have several Crock-Pot recipes. I just posted on aa few days ago. Check them out 🙂

      Reply
      • Desiree says

        January 9, 2016 at 12:01 am

        Thanks, I will.

        Reply
  8. Eloise says

    February 15, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Hi Rosie, just wondering if you’re still up loading recipe I seen anything since December. I miss watching your video. God you. Its give me a pleasure to try something different.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 15, 2016 at 1:07 pm

      Absolutely! I upload new videos and recipes every Sunday & Wednesday at 6pm PST, and occasionally more here on the blog. I just posted a new recipe yesterday 🙂 . Are you subscribed to my mailing list?

      Reply
  9. Angela says

    December 11, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    My name is Angela I am a deaf woman Oh my I found you a couple months ago now I’m making your recipes I’m married to a African husband he is happy I found your sites mDe ur Mac n cheese and sweet potatoes for thanksgiving and ur greens s oh my mouth watery . This Christmas making your ham recipe with mashed taters and green beans and your sweet potato cinnamon roll .happy holidays

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 11, 2016 at 3:06 pm

      Hi Angela! I’m glad that you found my site. Happy holidays! XOXO

      Reply
  10. Bri says

    November 17, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Hi, I was wondering if you had any suggestions for another type of icing topping besides marshmallow. Thanks

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 17, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      You can try a cream cheese frosting.

      Reply
  11. Tamara says

    November 21, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Hello, I just heard about you and your website. I have been browsing and there are several recipes that I am definitely going to try. Thank you for making this as broken down and simple as you do. I’m sure you will be hearing from me again

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 21, 2017 at 11:40 am

      Hi Tamara! I’m glad that you found my site! Happy holidays! XOXO

      Reply
  12. JC says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    I DON’T USUALLY WRITE REVIEWS BUT AFTER WATCHING YOU, I CAN SEE THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. I’M A PRETTY GOOD COOK AND I WAS STILL ABLE TO PICK UP SOME TIPS. YOU EXPLAIN THINGS SO WELL, EVEN A NON-COOKER CAN MAKE A GOOD SOUTHERN MEAL!!!!! KEEP THE DELICIOUS RECIPES COMING!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 13, 2020 at 5:19 am

      Thanks so much!! XOXO

      Reply

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