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3-Ingredient Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls for Blissful Mornings

Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
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Soft & Fluffy Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate holiday breakfast treat, perfect for a cozy family brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (filling)
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (filling)
  • 2 tsp ground ginger (filling)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves (filling)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (filling)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (frosting)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (frosting)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (frosting)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (frosting, optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: Mix warm milk and yeast, let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add molasses, sugar, butter, egg, and spices. Stir in flour and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Let rise until doubled.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Spread softened butter over rolled-out dough, then sprinkle spiced sugar mixture evenly.
  3. Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly from the long side, then slice into even rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.
  4. Second Rise & Bake: Cover rolls and let rise again until puffy. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Frost and Serve: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and maple syrup into a creamy frosting. Slather over warm rolls.

Notes

  • Let the dough rise in a warm place for best results.
  • Use floss or a sharp knife to slice the rolls evenly.
  • For a deeper flavor, add maple syrup to the frosting.

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