Description
Treat yourself to these delightful Soft Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls. With their rich flavors, simple preparation, and festive appeal, they’re perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry or instant yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Whisk warm milk, brown sugar, and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- Add remaining brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, salt, spices, and one cup of flour; mix until combined.
- Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms; knead until elastic.
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- Prepare the filling by mixing butter and molasses, then combine sugar and spices separately.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread filling, sprinkle sugar-spice mixture, and roll into a log.
- Cut dough into rolls and let rise again in a baking pan for about an hour.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-28 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix frosting ingredients and spread over warm rolls.
Notes
For a vegan option, use plant-based milk and butter, and substitute eggs with flax eggs.
Ensure milk is at 100°F for yeast activation; too hot can kill yeast.
Prepare dough the night before; refrigerate and let rise before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg