Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, pillowy red velvet cinnamon rolls swirled with sweet cinnamon and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, yeast, and salt. Stir in warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla; mix until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Let the Dough Rise: Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Spread softened butter on top, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll tightly and cut into rolls.
- Second Rise: Place in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Frosting: For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle and Enjoy!: Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
Notes
Knead with love and ensure yeast is active by checking in warm milk. Storing in an airtight container keeps them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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