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Soft Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

Time
4 hr
Makes
12
Ingredients
22
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 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/30ml) 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 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
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