Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
A delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, these Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls combine warm spices and a sweet frosting to create a comforting holiday treat.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 5 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 2 packets Fleischmann’s RapidRise instant yeast Ensure yeast is fresh
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 cup warm milk Approximately 110°F (43°C) to avoid killing yeast
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 stick butter (softened) Spread over rolls
- 2 tablespoons molasses
For the Frosting
- 4 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Making the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, brown sugar, salt, and ground ginger. Mix these dry ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, eggs, softened butter, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Making the Filling
- Combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger in a medium bowl.
Rolling it Up
- Spread the softened butter and molasses over the risen dough.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the butter and molasses.
- Roll the dough tightly from one long edge to the other, forming a log.
- Slice the log into pieces about 1 to 1.5 inches thick, and place them into a greased baking pan.
- Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking the Rolls
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Making the Frosting
- Combine the softened butter, cream cheese, molasses, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
Assemble and Enjoy
- Remove baked rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm rolls.
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Notes
Enjoy rolls warm, best with hot cocoa or coffee. Optional garnishes include cinnamon or candied ginger.