No Yeast Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls (Small Batch Recipe)
These soft no yeast gingerbread cinnamon rolls are quick, easy, and perfectly spiced for the holidays. This small batch recipe is ready in about an hour with no rising time.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup + 1 ½ Tbsp all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ Tbsp baking powder
- 1 large egg white
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ Tbsp oil
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
Filling
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
- ⅓ cup brown sugar light or dark
- ¾ Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
Frosting
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-inch cake pan or a similar small baking dish.
Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and egg white.
- Add vanilla extract and oil, whisking until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until a soft dough forms.
Roll Out the Dough:
- Lightly flour your counter and roll out the dough into a long rectangle.
Make the Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the dough using a spatula.
- Sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mixture on top, pressing it into the butter with your hand.
Form the Rolls:
- Cut the dough into 4 long strips.
- Roll up each strip and place them into the greased pan.
- Pour 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream over the rolls for extra moisture.
Bake:
- Place the rolls in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Make the Frosting – While the rolls are baking, mix powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
- Frost and Enjoy – Remove the rolls from the oven and spread the frosting over them while warm. Serve immediately!
Notes
Tips for Success
- Don’t overwork the dough – It should be soft and slightly sticky for the best texture.
- Use fresh spices – The key to bold gingerbread flavor is using fresh ground spices.
- For extra gooeyness – Drizzle with a little extra heavy cream before baking.
- Customize Your Frosting – Add a splash of vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Make It Ahead – Prep the rolls the night before, store them in the fridge, and bake fresh in the morning.
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