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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious red velvet cinnamon rolls with a sweet cream cheese frosting, perfect for enhancing your morning coffee experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 3/4 cup Warm Milk
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add melted butter, egg, red food coloring, and the dry mixture to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms, then knead for 5-7 minutes until elastic and smooth.
  4. Let it Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Create the Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl to form a spreadable paste.
  6. Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
  7. Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the rolled-out dough.
  8. Shape the Rolls: Roll the dough tightly into a log, slice into 12 pieces, and arrange on a greased baking pan.
  9. Second Rise: Cover the rolls with a cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Prepare the Frosting: Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk until smooth.
  12. Frost and Serve: Let rolls cool slightly before drizzling with frosting. Serve warm.

Notes

For a healthier option, you can use whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cinnamon rolls, red velvet, dessert, baking, sweet rolls

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