Description
Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate holiday indulgence, blending the spicy warmth of gingerbread with soft, fluffy dough and a rich cream cheese glaze. Perfect for cozy winter mornings or festive gatherings, these rolls fill your home with an irresistible aroma that invites everyone to the table. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as part of a delightful brunch spread, these cinnamon rolls offer a comforting treat that captures the magic of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise in a greased bowl covered for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and spices.
- Roll tightly, slice into pieces, place in greased baking dish, and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; drizzle with cream cheese glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg