Description
These Soft Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful mix of warmth and sweetness, featuring a spiced filling and creamy frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these rolls bring smiles and warmth to every table, making them an easy choice for a cozy breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- Whole Milk
- Brown Sugar
- Active Dry or Instant Yeast
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Salt
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Nutmeg
- Ground Cloves
- Bread Flour
- Molasses
- Confectioners’ Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Optional Garnishes: Sugared cranberries or gingerbread cookies
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk and brown sugar, let rest 5 minutes.
- Combine remaining sugar, butter, eggs, salt, spices, and flour, mix well.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about 2 hours until doubled.
- Prepare the filling by mixing butter and molasses, then add spiced sugar mix.
- Roll the dough out to a rectangle, spread with filling, and roll tightly.
- Slice into rolls, arrange in a greased pan, and let rise for an hour.
- Bake rolls at 350°F (175°C) for 25-28 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Ice the warm rolls and serve with optional garnishes.
Notes
For vegan options, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
Ensure the yeast is active for best results; check the expiration date.
Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for optimal fluffiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg