Living Well

Pumpkin Rolls

Ready in about two hours

Serves 8

This season is undeniably a celebration of family, friends, gratitude and (of course) food. When it comes to seasonal food, pumpkin rolls are often a fan favorite. This delectable delight nourishes the body while warming the soul, which embodies the essence of the season's spirit. Here's an easy pumpkin roll recipe sure to get you and your guests in the holiday spirit.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 3 eggs  

• 1 cup sugar 

• 2/3 cup canned pumpkin  

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice  

Sift together:  

• 3/4 cup flour  

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

• 2 teaspoons cinnamon 

• 1 teaspoon salt  

• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Filling: 

• 1 cup powdered sugar  

• 4 tablespoons margarine or butter 

• 6 ounces cream cheese 

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract  

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour a 10x15 rimmed sheet pan. Line the pan with wax paper.  

2. Beat eggs at high speed for five minutes. Gradually add sugar. Stir in pumpkin and lemon juice.  

3. Fold sifted ingredients into pumpkin mixture. Spread batter in pan and sprinkle with pecans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cake sit in pan for 10 minutes before, then turn out on a clean tea towel sprinkled with powdered sugar. Peel off wax paper. While cake is still warm, roll up in towel, lengthwise.  

4. Beat the filling ingredients until smooth. When cake is cool, unroll and spread with filling. Reroll (without towel), cover with plastic wrap and chill at least one hour before enjoying.  

Fun fact: Kristin Chenoweth's (Oklahoma City) favorite holiday treat is her mom's pumpkin roll recipe!