GINGERBREAD CINNAMON ROLLS

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These cinnamon rolls are sure to please anyone who has a sweet tooth. They're just the thing for a Christmas morning treat. Be sure to eat them while they're still warm-they're best that way! The dough for these rolls is sticky, so don't worry if your fingers get messy. -Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons butter, softened
SPICED GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 to 7 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and water. In a large bowl, combine molasses, brown sugar, egg, oil, salt, yeast mixture and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 minutes (dough will be sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For filling, mix sugars and spices. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Press dough into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Brush with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with sugar mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices., Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan, cut side down. Cover; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency; spread over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.