Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Ingredients
Dough
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
½ tsp salt
¾ cup warm milk (not hot)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1–2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
Cream Cheese Glaze
4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp milk (for desired consistency)
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla, cocoa powder, and red food coloring.
3. Mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
5. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours until doubled.
2. Prepare the Filling
Mix brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. Assemble the Rolls
1. Roll dough into a rectangle (about ¼ inch thick).
2. Spread softened butter over the dough.
3. Sprinkle filling evenly.
4. Roll tightly from the long side and cut into rolls.
4. Bake
1. Place rolls in a greased baking dish.
2. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
3. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20–25 minutes until soft and baked through.
5. Make the Glaze
1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
3. Mix in milk until glaze is thick but pourable.
6. Finish
Pour glaze over warm rolls.
Sprinkle with red velvet crumbs if desired.
