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Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls: A Festive Holiday Breakfast Treat

These Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls blend classic holiday flavors into a delightful breakfast or dessert treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups Bread Flour or All-Purpose Flour Can use all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Fleischmann's RapidRise Instant Yeast
  • cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 cup Warm Milk 120-130°F
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • ¼ cup Butter Softened
  • ¼ cup Molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Filling Ingredients
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar For filling
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger
  • ¼ cup Butter Softened
  • 2 tablespoons Molasses
Frosting Ingredients
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese For frosting
  • ¼ cup Butter Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking dish
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Knife

Method
 

Making the Rolls
  1. In a stand mixer, combine flour, yeast, brown sugar, salt, and ground ginger. Gradually add warm milk and butter, mixing until incorporated. Mix in eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract, slowly adding remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough on high speed for 4 to 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let the dough rest in a warm place for about 20 minutes.
  3. Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, butter, and molasses in a bowl until combined.
  4. Roll the rested dough into a 12x16-inch rectangle and spread the filling evenly over it. Roll the dough into a tight log and pinch the seams.
  5. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and arrange in a greased baking dish. Cover and allow to rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter in a bowl until smooth, then mix in molasses, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and powdered sugar.
  8. Spread cream cheese frosting over warm rolls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal results. Adjust baking time as needed.

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