Description
These Heavenly Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are a decadent twist on classic cinnamon rolls, featuring soft, pillowy red velvet dough swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat!
Ingredients
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Dough
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Filling
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy (about 5-10 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and knead until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Make the Cinnamon Filling:
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Assemble the Rolls:
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
- Spread the filling evenly and roll the dough tightly.
- Cut into 12 equal slices and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare the Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, mixing until creamy.
- Spread over warm rolls.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Chocolate Drizzle: Add melted chocolate on top for extra indulgence.
- Nutty Crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts into the filling.
- Extra Spice: Add nutmeg or cardamom for deeper flavor.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Dairy-Free Version: Substitute dairy-free butter and cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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