Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Frosted Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls! These delightful pastries combine the warm, aromatic spices of gingerbread with a creamy frosting, making them an irresistible treat for any holiday gathering. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these rolls are simple to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. With their soft texture and sweet spiced flavor, they fill your home with warmth and joy during the holiday season. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or reheated later, these gooey cinnamon treats are a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups flour (cake or all-purpose)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 envelope instant yeast
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Spices: cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg
- For frosting: cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm milk and mix with melted butter in a bowl; add brown sugar, egg, molasses, yeast, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and spices; add to wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes; let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread melted butter and sprinkle filling mixture over it.
- Roll tightly into a log; slice into pieces and place in a greased baking dish.
- Let rise again for about 30 minutes then bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 25 minutes.
- Prepare frosting while rolls bake; beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg