Description
Delightful and festive Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls topped with delicious cream cheese frosting, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1 cup Warm Milk
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 package Cream Cheese
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- Additional Butter for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar, sprinkle the yeast on top, and let it sit until foamy. Gradually mix in melted butter, eggs, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Slowly incorporate flour until a sticky dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lubricated bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling: While the dough rises, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a bowl until smooth.
- Roll and Shape: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, then roll it tightly into a log. Cut it into equal pieces.
- Second Rise: Arrange the rolls in a buttered baking dish, ensuring they’re snug together. Cover and let rise again for about 30-40 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a splash of milk until fluffy.
- Frost: Let the rolls cool for a few minutes, then generously spread frosting over the top.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, and savor the delight of this sweet creation!
Notes
For a twist, consider adding chopped pecans or chocolate chips to the filling. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Red Velvet, Cinnamon Rolls, Valentine's Day, Dessert, Sweet Treat