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Description
Indulgent red velvet cinnamon rolls with a rich cream cheese glaze, perfect for a festive breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- ¼ cup softened unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk in remaining granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add 3 cups flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface, adding more flour as needed, until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes).
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled.
- Beat softened butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon until creamy.
- Punch down dough and roll into an 18×12 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread filling evenly, leaving a border on one long edge.
- Roll dough tightly from one long edge. Cut into 12 equal slices.
- Arrange slices in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk/cream until smooth and desired consistency is reached.
- Spread glaze over warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Gel food coloring provides a more vibrant color.
- Unflavored dental floss can be used for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg