Description
Make these indulgent Heavenly Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with a rich cinnamon filling and luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holidays, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
- Dough:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Active dry yeast
- Warm milk
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Red food coloring
- Salt
- Cinnamon Filling:
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Melted butter
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Cream cheese
- Unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and red food coloring. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
Step 2: Make the Cinnamon Filling
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Melt butter and set aside.
Step 3: Assemble the Rolls
- Roll out dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread melted butter evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture generously on top.
- Roll dough tightly into a log and slice into even rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
Step 4: Bake the Rolls
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Step 5: Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Spread over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
- Chocolate Chip Addition – Sprinkle chocolate chips into the cinnamon filling.
- Nutty Twist – Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Alternative Frostings – Try vanilla glaze or a powdered sugar drizzle.
- Dairy-Free Option – Use plant-based milk, butter, and cream cheese substitutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- rising time: 1.5-2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: dessert , breakfast,brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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