Description
These Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls blend the cozy warmth of gingerbread spices with the gooey decadence of classic cinnamon rolls. Soft, fluffy, richly spiced with molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves—these rolls are the perfect Christmas morning treat or festive brunch centerpiece.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- All-purpose flour
- Yeast
- Warm milk
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Molasses
- Salt
- Ground ginger
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground cloves
For the Filling:
- Brown sugar
- Softened butter
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground ginger
- Molasses
For the Frosting:
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Milk (splash for texture)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Warm milk and add yeast plus a pinch of sugar. Let bloom.
- Make Dough: Combine flour, molasses, spices, butter, sugar, eggs, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Cover and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Roll Out & Fill: Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened spiced brown sugar filling over the surface.
- Shape Rolls: Roll tightly and slice into 12 equal rolls. Arrange in a greased baking dish.
- Second Rise: Let rise again until puffy.
- Bake: Bake until golden brown.
- Frost: Spread cream cheese frosting over warm rolls so it melts into every swirl.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for the best rise.
- Room temperature ingredients help dough rise properly.
- Slice with dental floss for perfect rolls.
- Prep ahead: refrigerate overnight or freeze unbaked.
- Add maple, citrus, or brown butter variations to the frosting for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Holiday Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls, Christmas Cinnamon Rolls, Holiday Breakfast, Molasses Cinnamon Rolls, Gingerbread Recipes