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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Indulge in the rich flavors of these Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, perfect for a festive holiday breakfast or a delightful dessert. These rolls are a delicious twist on classic cinnamon rolls, with a hint of cocoa and a creamy cream cheese glaze.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Filling:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Stir in melted butter, egg, and red food coloring. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  2. Kneading and Rising: Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  3. Filling and Rolling: For the filling, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Roll out the dough, spread with butter, sprinkle filling, and roll up tightly. Slice into 12 rolls.
  4. Baking: Arrange rolls in a baking dish, let rise, then bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
  5. Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, mix until creamy. Spread over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, add an extra tablespoon of cocoa powder to the dough.
  • You can prepare these rolls the night before and bake them in the morning after a short rise.

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