These Christmas gingerbread cinnamon rolls are a delightful spiced breakfast treat perfect for the holiday season. With warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, they make an ideal holiday breakfast recipe or Christmas brunch idea.

Topped with a sweet glaze, these rolls are sure to impress your family and guests, filling your home with the inviting aroma of freshly baked goods.

Festive Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe features soft, fluffy rolls infused with gingerbread spices, rolled with a cinnamon-sugar filling, and drizzled with a sweet glaze. The preparation takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, making it a perfect addition to your holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk, warmed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, and brown sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the yeast mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
3. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.
5. Roll and Cut: Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
6. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
7. Make the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 rolls
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 40g