Description
Festive holiday “Gingerbread Spice Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Frosting” bring warmth and comfort to winter mornings. Spicy ginger, sweet maple, and rich cinnamon weave magic into each delightful, pillowy swirl perfect for weekend brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsps (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (55 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Activate yeast in warm milk with a touch of sugar until frothy. Combine melted butter, remaining sugar, eggs, and yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour and salt, kneading until the dough becomes silky and resilient. Transfer to a greased container and allow to rise in a cozy environment until volume doubles.
- Spice Filling Creation: Blend softened butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt into a harmonious, aromatic mixture.
- Roll Assembly: Stretch dough into a generous rectangular shape on a flour-dusted surface. Lavishly distribute the gingerbread spice filling across the entire surface. Tightly roll the dough from the extended side, transforming it into a compact log. Slice into 12 uniform portions and nestle into a generously greased baking vessel. Allow rolls to rise and plump.
- Baking Process: Heat oven to 350°F. Bake until rolls acquire a golden, enticing complexion, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Maple Frosting Finale: Whip cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt into a velvety, luxurious topping. Generously spread over warm rolls and serve immediately for maximum indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm (110-115°F) to activate yeast without killing it, creating perfect soft rolls.
- Knead thoroughly for 8-10 minutes to develop gluten, resulting in fluffy, tender texture with great rise.
- Place dough in draft-free, warm spot around 80-85°F for optimal proofing and volume expansion.
- Use dental floss or sharp serrated knife to cut rolls uniformly, preventing uneven baking and size differences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg