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Heavenly Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

300kcal
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Prep 1 hour
Cook 25 minutes
Total 1 hour 25 minutes
These Heavenly Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are soft, slightly tangy, and sweet with a rich cream cheese frosting and a warm cinnamon filling.
Servings 12 rolls
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour Spoon into the cup and level for best texture.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed Use warm, not hot milk to activate yeast.
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened For filling
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cups mini chocolate chips Optional for extra flavor
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened For frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tbsp milk To adjust consistency

Method

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add melted butter, egg, red food coloring, and vanilla to the milk mixture.
  4. Stir wet into dry and knead until smooth. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
Prepare the Filling
  1. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until spreadable.
  2. If you like, stir in mini chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Roll and Assemble
  1. Roll dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12x16 inches.
  2. Spread the filling over the dough evenly.
  3. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log.
  4. Cut into 9–12 even rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
Bake the Rolls
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Let the rolls rest 15–20 minutes, then bake 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
Make the Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk 1 tbsp at a time to reach a spreadable consistency.
Frost and Serve
  1. Spread frosting on warm rolls so it melts slightly into the swirls.
  2. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories300kcalCarbohydrates40gProtein4gFat15gSaturated Fat9gSodium180mgFiber1gSugar12g

Notes

Use warm, not hot, milk to activate yeast. Let the dough rise in a warm place for a light crumb. Frost while rolls are warm so frosting melts into crevices.

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