Ingredients
– 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 packet (¼ ounce) active dry yeast
– 1 cup whole milk, warmed
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon red food coloring
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– ¼ cup milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Creating Easy Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls can be fun and rewarding. Follow these simple steps for fantastic results:
1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the melted butter, eggs, red food coloring, and yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
3. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
5. Prepare Filling: While the dough is rising, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth and combined.
6. Roll Out Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle, about ½ inch thick.
7. Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon filling across the rolled-out dough, leaving about 1 inch along the edges.
8. Roll Up: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log shape.
9. Slice Rolls: Cut the log into individual rolls, about 1 inch thick, and place them in a greased baking dish.
10. Second Rise: Cover with a cloth and let the rolls rise for an additional 30 minutes until puffy.
11. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
12. Bake: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
13. Prepare Icing: While the rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
14. Cool and Ice: Let the rolls cool for about 10-15 minutes before drizzling with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 rolls
- Calories: 320 kcal per roll
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 4g