Gingerbread cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, molasses-sweet rolls filled with spiced filling and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time
1 hourBake Time
31 minYield
12 rollsRating
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Loading...| Dough | |
| •1 cup whole milk | |
| •1/4 cup granulated sugar | |
| •2 ¼ teaspoons instant rise yeast (one packet) | |
| •1/4 cup molasses (not blackstrap) | |
| •2 large eggs, room temperature | |
| •1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted | |
| •1 teaspoon vanilla extract | |
| •4 ½ cups sifted Rogers Foods All Purpose Flour | |
| •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt | |
| .... | |
| Filling | |
| •6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature | |
| •1/2 cup light brown sugar | |
| •2 tablespoons ground cinnamon | |
| •1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger | |
| •1/4 teaspoon allspice | |
| .... | |
| Cream Cheese Frosting | |
| •8 oz cream cheese, room temperature | |
| •1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature | |
| •2 cups powdered sugar | |
| •1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract | |
| •1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
| •1/4 teaspoon kosher salt | |
| •Holiday sprinkles or cookies, optional |
Gingerbread cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, molasses-sweet rolls filled with spiced filling and topped with cream cheese frosting.
| 1. | Dough |
| 2. | •Pour milk into a microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave in 30-second intervals until it reaches 105–110°F. |
| 3. | •Add warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast to the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir lightly and let sit 5 minutes to bloom. |
| 4. | •Add molasses, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Lightly beat with a fork. |
| 5. | •Add flour and salt. With the dough hook, knead until the dough comes together. |
| 6. | •Continue kneading 8–10 minutes until the dough forms a ball. Add up to ½ cup more flour if too sticky. |
| 7. | •Lightly grease a clean bowl. Place dough in the bowl and turn to coat. |
| 8. | •Cover with a towel and let rise 10 minutes. |
| 9. | •Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 pan. |
| 10. | .... |
| 11. | Filling |
| 12. | •In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice. |
| 13. | •Lightly flour a clean surface and roll dough into a rectangle, about ½ inch thick. |
| 14. | •Spread softened butter over dough, then sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly. |
| 15. | •From the long side, cut 12 strips and roll each into a cinnamon roll. |
| 16. | •Place rolls swirl-side up in the pan. Cover and rise another 20 minutes. |
| 17. | .... |
| 18. | Frosting |
| 19. | •Clean the mixer bowl. Beat cream cheese and butter together. |
| 20. | •Add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Beat until smooth. |
| 21. | •Bake rolls 30–35 minutes until golden and baked through.•Cool 10 minutes, then frost and add sprinkles. |
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