Name: Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 39 min
Cook time: 91 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3.5 cup flour; 2 tbsp brown sugar ((can sub with agave or maple syrup)); 1 packet instant yeast ((1 packet = 2.25 tsp)); 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.75 cup dairy free milk (warm, NOT HOT); 0.5 cup applesauce; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 6 tbsp vegan butter (room temperature); 0.5 cup vegan butter (room temperature); 0.5 cup brown sugar; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp ground ginger; 0.25 tsp nutmeg; 4 oz vegan cream cheese (room temperature (Wayfare is our favorite brand)); 6 tbsp vegan butter (softened); 2.5 cup powdered sugar; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

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1

In a large bowl for a stand mixer, combine flour (3.5 cups), brown sugar (2 tbsp), instant yeast (1 packet), ground ginger (0.5 tsp) and salt (0.5 tsp).
2

Turn stand mixer onto low and add in the dairy free milk (0.75 cup), applesauce (0.5 cup) and vanilla extract (1 tsp).
3

Add in the vegan butter (6 tbsp) and let go for 5-7 minutes, adding in the remaining flour if needed to not be sticky and form a ball.
4

Once a ball is formed, grease the same bowl mixed in and place the dough ball back into the bowl.
5

Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft-free place until doubled.
6

Once dough is doubled in size, pull out the dough and lay it out on a lightly floured surface.
7

Using a rolling pin, roll dough into an approximately 17x25 inch rectangle that is 0.25 inch thick.
8

For the filling - In a bowl, cream the vegan butter (0.5 cup). Then, add brown sugar (0.5 cup), cinnamon (2 tsp), ground ginger (1 tsp) and nutmeg (0.25 tsp).
9

Spread the filling mixture evenly over the dough.
10

Carefully roll cinnamon rolls into a log from the longest side up. Once completely rolled, place seam side down. Cut into 12 even-sized pieces.
11

Place into a greased 9x13 baking dish and cover to rise for 45-60 minutes or until cinnamon rolls are touching.
12

Preheat to 350 degrees F.
13

Once heated, place dish inside and bake in oven for 30-35 minutes.
14

While rolls are cooking, in a bowl beat together the vegan cream cheese (4 oz) and vegan butter (6 tbsp) well.
15

Add in powdered sugar (1 cup), cinnamon (0.5 tsp), and vanilla (1 tsp). Beat again.
16

Add in remaining powdered sugar and beat until well combined.
17

Remove rolls from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before topping with frosting.
18

Best served warm.