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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy red velvet cinnamon rolls topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 ¼ tsp
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup warm milk 110°F/43°C
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tsp red food coloring
Filling
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp milk optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, egg, red food coloring, and yeast mixture. Mix to form soft dough.
  3. Knead dough 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
  5. Prepare filling by mixing butter, brown sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon.
  6. Roll dough into 12x9-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly.
  7. Roll dough into log and cut into 12 slices. Place in greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  8. Cover rolls and let rise 30–40 minutes.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
  10. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Adjust consistency with milk.
  11. Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

Optional: Add chocolate chips or nuts to filling for variation.