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Delish Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

Delish Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with warm gingerbread spices, swirled with a brown sugar filling, and topped with a creamy maple-vanilla cream cheese frosting. Perfect for cozy mornings and holiday brunches.
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Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk, warm (110°F) for dough
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast for dough; or 1 packet
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for dough
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted for dough
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature for dough
  • 0.25 cup unsulphured molasses for dough
  • 4 cup all-purpose flour for dough; plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp kosher salt for dough
  • 2 tsp ground ginger for dough
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon for dough
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg for dough
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves for dough
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened for filling
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed for filling
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for filling
  • 1 tsp ground ginger for filling
  • 0.25 tsp ground allspice for filling
  • 1 tbsp orange zest for filling; optional
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened for frosting
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened for frosting
  • 1.25 cup powdered sugar for frosting; sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup for frosting
  • 2 tbsp milk for frosting; adjust for consistency
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt for frosting; a pinch balances sweetness
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil or melted butter for greasing bowl and pan

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Warm the milk to 110°F. In a large bowl, whisk warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp of the sugar. Let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk in remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, and molasses until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add dry mixture to wet and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Make filling: Stir softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and orange zest until spreadable.
  • Punch down dough and roll into a 12 x 18 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly, leaving a 0.5 inch border on one long side.
  • Roll up tightly from the long edge toward the clean border, pinching to seal. Trim ends and cut into 12 equal rolls.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Arrange rolls cut-side up, cover, and let rise until puffy, 30 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake until golden and centers read about 190°F, 22 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  • Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, maple syrup, milk, and salt until creamy and spreadable.
  • Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

For the neatest slices, use unflavored dental floss to cut the log. Dough can be prepared the night before; shape rolls, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature for 45 to 60 minutes before baking.