Name: Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 230 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup warm whole milk (110 degrees F (43 degrees C)); 3 tablespoons molasses; 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 4.75 cups all-purpose flour, divided, or more as needed; 0.5 cup sour cream; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; cooking spray; 0.5 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon molasses; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1.5 cups powdered sugar; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon whole milk, or more as needed

Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

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These gingerbread cinnamon rolls are like a cinnabon on steroids—everyone is going to love them. The rolls are buttery, sugary, and taste like gingerbread.

Recipe by Anna Theoktisto

Updated on March 6, 2023

Tested by

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Ingredients

Dough:

½ cup warm whole milk (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
3 tablespoons molasses
1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, divided, or more as needed
½ cup sour cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg, lightly beaten
cooking spray

Filling:

½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Glaze:

4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon whole milk, or more as needed

Directions

Combine warm milk, molasses, and yeast in a small bowl and stir together until combined. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
Add sugar, salt, and 4 1/2 cups of the flour to the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed until just combined, about 15 seconds.

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With mixer running on low speed, add milk mixture, sour cream, butter, and egg. Continue beating until dough forms, 1 to 2 minutes.
Switch to a dough hook attachment. Beat on medium-low speed until dough is smooth and elastic, 6 to 9 minutes; add remaining 1/4 cup flour 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time, if necessary.

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Place dough in a large bowl greased with cooking spray and turn to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm draft-free place until dough has doubled in size, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Spray a 13x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Lightly punch down dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18x10-inch rectangle.

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Spread 1/2 cup butter over dough for the filling. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves until well combined. Sprinkle evenly over butter.

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Starting with one long side, roll dough into a log, pinching seam to seal.

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Slice into 12 rolls. Place rolls in the prepared pan. Cover, and let rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.

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Add cream cheese and 4 tablespoons butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. If desired, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Spread glaze over warm rolls.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

530	Calories
24g	Fat
73g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 530
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 15g	74%
Cholesterol 77mg	26%
Sodium 370mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 73g	27%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Protein 7g
Potassium 219mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.