Decadent Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are as beautiful as they are delicious. The deep red color of the dough combined with the rich, gooey cinnamon filling and the creamy frosting creates a visually stunning treat that will impress at any breakfast or brunch gathering.

  1. Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Directions:

  1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter, eggs, cocoa powder, food coloring, vanilla extract, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  3. Gradually add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until the dough begins to come together.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. Make the Filling: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  7. Assemble the Rolls: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (about 12×18 inches).
  8. Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 even slices.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Make the Frosting: While the rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
  12. Once the rolls are done, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm rolls.

Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including rising time) | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours
Kcal: 400 kcal | Servings: 12 servings

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