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Description
Soft, fluffy red velvet cinnamon rolls with a rich cream cheese glaze, perfect for fall mornings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tsp cinnamon (for filling)
- 1/4 cup softened butter (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk, then add melted butter, egg, and food coloring.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll tightly, cut into 12 slices, and place in a baking dish.
- Let rise for 30 minutes, then bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a deeper red color.
- Let rolls cool slightly before glazing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American