Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Enjoy the perfect blend of red velvet and cinnamon flavors with these decadent rolls. Soft, fluffy, and topped with creamy frosting, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Filling
- softened butter
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- cream cheese
- butter
- powdered sugar
- vanilla
- salt
Instructions
How to Make Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
- Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Add butter, eggs, vanilla, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and food coloring. Knead, then let rise.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Roll out the dough, spread filling, roll up, slice, and place in a pan.
- Let the rolls rise again, then bake until golden.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
For a festive touch, sprinkle red velvet cake crumbs on top of the frosting.