Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

It is time for breakfast with our Capricorn friends.  Given the fact that the sun sign Capricorn runs from December 22nd until January 19th, I chose to go with a Christmas inspired breakfast treat. I made another version of cinnamon rolls, Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls to be exact.

Now don’t be scared off by the ginger, it is actually pretty subtle in these rolls.  If you would prefer more of a ginger bite to your rolls, you might want to use fresh ginger…or increase the amount of ground ginger that you use.

How to make gingerbread cinnamon rolls:

Place molasses, hot water, warm milk, softened butter, egg, and brown sugar in the pan of your bread machine.

Add the salt, ginger, and flour. Make a well in the center of the flour, and add the yeast.

Place the pan in your bread machine, and set to the “dough” cycle.

When machine beeps, check to see if dough has risen. Depending on temperatures, it may take longer than the actual cycle. Leave dough in machine until risen.

Place dough on a flour covered work surface and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Roll dough into a 15″ x 18″ rectangle.

Spread butter over dough.

Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the butter.

Starting rolling dough from the left side (long side) to the right side.

Mark dough and slice into (12) 1/2″ slices.

Place rolls into a 9 x 13 baking pan that has been sprayed with baking spray.

Cover and allow to rise until doubled in size, about an hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place in oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through in the center. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.

Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth.

Add the vanilla and powdered sugar, and beat until creamy.

Frost rolls and serve.

Talk about the perfect breakfast treat on Christmas morning!

Did you know that molasses contains high amounts of calcium?  I had no idea!!  Since I cannot have dairy, my calcium levels are always low…..leg cramps anyone!   Just one spoonful a day can help you maintain healthy bones, and is a good source of Potassium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Iron as well.

Recipes in this month’s Capricorn meal:

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Stuffed Peppers

Eggnog Creme Brulee

Enjoy!!

Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls with a hint of ginger and spices, and topped with cream cheese frosting are sure to warm you on a cold winter morning!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ginger, rolls, sweet, recipe, Christmas

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Rising Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 555kcal

Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

• 1/3 cup molasses
• 3 Tablespoons hot water
• 3/4 cups warm milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter very soft or melted
• 1 large egg at room temperature
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4.5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons instant yeast

Filling

• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 ounces cream cheese softened - I used dairy-free
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened - 1 stick
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Instructions

• Place molasses, hot water, warm milk, softened butter, egg, and brown sugar in the pan of your bread machine.
• Add the salt, ginger, and flour. Make a well in the center of the flour, and add the yeast.
• Place the pan in your bread machine, and set to the "dough" cycle.
• When machine beeps, check to see if dough has risen. Depending on temperatures, it may take longer than the actual cycle. Leave dough in machine until risen.
• Place dough on a flour covered work surface and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• Roll dough into a 15" x 18" rectangle.
• Spread butter over dough.
• Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the butter.
• Starting rolling dough from the left side (long side) to the right side.
• Mark dough and slice into (12) 1/2" slices.
• Place rolls into a 9 x 13 baking pan that has been sprayed with baking spray.
• Cover and allow to rise until doubled in size, about an hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place in oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through in the center. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
• Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth.
• Add the vanilla and powdered sugar, and beat until creamy.
• Frost rolls and serve.

Notes

My pan was too small, and the rolls did not cook evenly. You want your rolls to have space to grow and cook evenly, so use a 9 x 13 baking pan for these cinnamon rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 16.7% | Calcium: 7.8% | Iron: 15.9%