Description
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on a classic treat, perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or Christmas. These soft and fluffy rolls boast a rich cinnamon filling and are topped with creamy cream cheese icing, making them not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious. With their unique red hue, they promise to impress your loved ones with every bite. This easy recipe is approachable for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring that you can serve up a batch for breakfast or dessert without any fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (warmed to 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon red gel food dye
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (for icing)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by warming milk, activating yeast, and mixing with flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, and food dye. Knead until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Make the cinnamon filling by combining softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough, spread the filling evenly, then roll tightly and cut into individual rolls.
- Let the rolls rise again briefly before baking at 375°F for about 25-27 minutes.
- Prepare the cream cheese icing while baking and spread it over warm rolls once they come out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg