Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, a charming twist on the classic treat. These soft and fluffy rolls feature a rich red velvet dough swirled with a luscious cinnamon filling, all topped with creamy cream cheese icing. Perfect for special celebrations like Valentine’s Day or Christmas, their vibrant color makes them an eye-catching centerpiece. Easy to make and sure to impress, these gourmet rolls are ideal for festive brunches or a sweet indulgence any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (warmed to 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon red gel food dye
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm milk to 110°F and stir in yeast; let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Blend in cubed butter until pea-sized.
- Add milk mixture, eggs, and food dye. Mix until smooth; knead for about 5 minutes.
- Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare cinnamon filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread the filling evenly and roll tightly into a log.
- Cut into rolls and let rise again for 20 minutes before baking at 375°F for about 25-27 minutes.
- Make cream cheese icing by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Ice warm rolls immediately after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg