Description
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls combine the rich cocoa flavor of red velvet with the soft, gooey texture of classic cinnamon rolls, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or Christmas morning!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Instant yeast
- Salt
- Warm milk
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Red food coloring
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, eggs, red food coloring, and cocoa powder, stirring to combine.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Shape and Bake
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into equal portions.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space for them to expand.
- Cover and let them rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of heavy cream. Mix until creamy.
- Spread over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
- Chocolate Lover’s Twist: Add chocolate chips to the filling for extra decadence.
- Nutty Crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the cinnamon filling.
- Gluten-Free Version: Use a gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary needs.
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute dairy-free butter, milk, and cream cheese for a lactose-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- rise time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, Red Velvet Dessert, Cream Cheese Frosting, Holiday Baking