Description
Indulge your senses with these delightful Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect blend of plush, fluffy dough and the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake. Topped with an irresistible cream cheese frosting, they are not just visually stunning with their vibrant red hue but also a treat for your taste buds. Whether for a cozy weekend brunch or a festive holiday gathering, these rolls are sure to impress your family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, baking these treats is as enjoyable as eating them!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed (for filling)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional for filling)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2–4 tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, egg, food coloring, and vanilla. Mix into the dry ingredients and gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth; let it rise in an oiled bowl for about an hour.
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, sprinkle optional chocolate chips if desired, then roll tightly.
- Cut into 12 pieces and place in a greased baking dish; let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg