Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

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Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

Yield: 12 rolls
Prep: 30 mins Stand: 15 mins Rise: 1 hr 45 mins Bake: 350°F 22 mins to 25 mins
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Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
  • 2
    packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2
    cup evaporated milk
  • 1/3
    cup molasses
  • 1/4
    cup packed brown sugar
  • 1
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 2
    tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4
    cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4
    cup packed brown sugar
  • 2
    tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1
    teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2
    teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2
    tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1
    recipe Glaze (recipe below)
  • Sugared cranberries*
Directions

1. In a bowl combine yeast and 1/4 cup warm water (about 115 degrees F). Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in milk, molasses, 1/4 cup brown sugar, the egg, oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir in as much flour as you can. Turn dough out onto floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour for moderately soft, smooth, elastic dough (5 minutes). Shape in ball. Place in greased bowl; turn once. Cover; let rise until double (1 hour). Punch down. Turn onto lightly floured surface. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

2. Grease a 13x9x2-inch pan. For filling, in bowl combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Roll dough to 12x8-inch rectangle. Spread butter on dough. Sprinkle filling to within 1 inch along one long side. Roll up, beginning at long side of filling. Pinch to seal. Cut 12 slices. Place in pan. Cover; let rise until nearly double (45 minutes).

3. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and set. Let stand 5 minutes; invert onto platter. Drizzle with Glaze. To serve, top with sugared cranberries. Makes 12 rolls.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Tip *Note:For sugared cranberries, roll frozen cranberries in sugar.
Glaze
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2
    cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2
    teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2
    teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 - 5
    teaspoons milk
Directions

In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir in enough of the milk to make a glaze of drizzling consistency.

Nutrition Facts (Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls)
  • Calories 332,
  • Protein (gm) 6,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 64,
  • Fat, total (gm) 6,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 26,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 32,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 97,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 3,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 101,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 136,
  • Potassium (mg) 251,
  • Calcium (DV %) 71,
  • Iron (DV %) 3,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (1)
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gwennugent1 wrote:

Am making these now. Have checked recipe twice to make sure I am not missing anything. Checked expiration date on my yeast. I seem to have done everything correctly but there is very little rising going on. Will proceed and see how the second rise goes...

12/18/2011 11:17:19 AM Report Abuse

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