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Heavenly Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in these beautiful red velvet cinnamon rolls filled with cinnamon and brown sugar, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 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
  • 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
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened for frosting
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • 2-4 tbsp milk to adjust frosting consistency

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk with the granulated sugar and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture into this well. Add the melted butter, egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until you have a dough.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth and elastic; this will take about 5-10 minutes.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, usually taking about 1 to 2 hours.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
  2. Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired.
Roll and Assemble
  1. After the dough has risen, lightly flour your surface and roll it out into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Evenly spread the filling mixture over the surface of the dough.
  3. Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape and slice the log into 1-2 inch pieces.
  4. Place these pieces into a greased baking dish, ensuring space between each roll.
  5. Cover them again and let them rise for another 30 to 45 minutes.
Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until they are golden brown.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until it’s smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. Adjust frosting thickness with milk.
Frost and Serve
  1. Allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes after baking, then spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.
  2. Serve and enjoy with family and friends!

Notes

To store, allow the rolls to cool completely, then keep them in an airtight container or wrap tightly with plastic. They last for about 2-3 days at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.