Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls. These vibrant, soft rolls are a delicious fusion of cocoa and cinnamon, perfect for celebrations like Valentine’s Day or Christmas. Each roll is generously filled with a sweet cinnamon mixture and topped with luscious cream cheese icing, making them not only a treat for the taste buds but also a stunning centerpiece on any dessert table. Whether enjoyed during a cozy brunch or as a festive dessert, these decadent rolls will impress everyone who takes a bite.

Ingredients

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1 cup warm milk
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
2 large eggs
1 tsp red gel food dye
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup white granulated sugar
10 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed light or dark
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk

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Instructions

Warm milk to 110°F and mix with yeast; let sit until frothy.
Combine eggs, food dye, flour, cocoa powder, salt, sugar, and softened butter with the yeast mixture; beat to form smooth dough.
Knead dough on a floured surface until elastic, then let rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for filling; roll out dough and spread butter over it before sprinkling the filling.
Roll tightly into a log, slice into pieces, and let rise again before baking at 350°F for about 25 minutes.
Prepare cream cheese icing and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 50mg