
Soft Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Soft, yeasty cinnamon rolls infused with warm ginger, molasses, and spices, frosted with cinnamon cream cheese. Cozy and aromatic with holiday spice flavors. Can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 1 cup (240ml/g) whole milk, warmed to about 100°F (38°C)
- 6 Tablespoons (75g) packed light or dark brown sugar, divided
- 1 Tablespoon (9g) active dry or instant yeast
- 5 Tablespoons (72g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 cups (520g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed for hands/work surface
- 5 Tablespoons (72g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons (43g) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 ounces (113g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2/3 cup (80g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- optional garnishes: sugared cranberries & gingerbread cookies
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 240M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 3h 30m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 256mg
- Total sugar
- 26g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 146mg
- Calcium
- 59mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 210M
- SODIUM
- 256MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.
