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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Delicious and visually stunning Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls topped with a creamy glaze, perfect for brunch or as a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup warm milk Should be warm but not hot.
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp red food coloring
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened For filling.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for filling)
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
Glaze Ingredients
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened (for glaze)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  2. Add the egg, egg yolk, softened butter, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and salt. Gradually mix in the flour until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough until it is smooth, which takes about 8 minutes.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Filling and Baking
  1. Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread the softened butter over the dough.
  2. Sprinkle the brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon evenly over the top.
  3. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into 12 rolls.
  4. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover them, and let them rise again for 30–40 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until they are golden and fluffy.
Glazing
  1. While the rolls are baking, whisk together the cream cheese glaze ingredients until creamy.
  2. Once the rolls are done, spread the glaze over the warm rolls.
  3. For an extra wow factor, sprinkle with red velvet crumbs on top.

Notes

These cinnamon rolls are best served warm, drizzled with cream cheese glaze. Pair them with your favorite hot beverage, such as coffee or tea, for a delightful breakfast or brunch experience. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave.