Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
This Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is a delightful twist on a breakfast favorite. It’s fluffy, rich, slightly tangy, and sweetly spiced.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- ½ cup warm milk 110°F
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk if needed
Instructions
- Warm milk and stir in yeast. Let it sit 5 mins.
- Add sugar, egg, butter, cocoa, vanilla, coloring.
- Slowly mix in flour and salt to form dough.
- Knead for 5–7 mins until soft and elastic.
- Place in bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour.
- Roll dough into a rectangle on floured surface.
- Mix filling ingredients and spread over dough.
- Roll dough tightly and slice into 10 rolls.
- SPlace rolls in greased dish. Let rise 30 mins.
- Bake at 350°F for 20–25 mins until golden.
- Mix frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Use floss to cut perfect, clean rolls.
- Don’t skip the second rise—it makes rolls fluffier.
- Add chopped nuts or mini chips for extra texture.
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red shade.
- Let frosting melt on warm rolls for best flavor.