Description
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are a festive twist on a classic treat. With a rich cocoa-flavored dough, cinnamon filling, and cream cheese frosting, these rolls are soft, indulgent, and perfect for special occasions or lazy weekend mornings.
Ingredients
- For the Dough: 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, ¾ cup warm milk, ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1-2 tbsp red food coloring
- For the Filling: ½ cup softened butter, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- For the Frosting: 4 oz cream cheese (softened), ¼ cup softened butter, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1-2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Whisk together the dry ingredients for the dough. Mix the wet ingredients, then combine both until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, let it rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll out the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly, then roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 20-30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for frosting. Spread on warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- To ensure vibrant color, use gel-based red food coloring.
- For softer rolls, do not overbake.
- Rolls can be refrigerated overnight before baking for a make-ahead option.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American