Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls – Festive Valentine’s Baking
Soft, chocolatey red velvet cinnamon rolls filled with cinnamon-sugar swirls and topped with creamy cream cheese icing. A perfect romantic treat for Valentine’s Day or any special morning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (includes rising)
- Yield: 12 rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough:
3½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110°F)
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 large eggs
4 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tsp red gel food coloring
1/2 tsp salt
For the Filling:
1/2 cup softened butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy.
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Combine eggs, butter, vanilla, red coloring with yeast mixture.
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Mix flour, cocoa, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and knead until soft dough forms.
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Let dough rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
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Mix filling ingredients. Roll dough to 16×12″, spread filling, roll up and cut into 12 rolls.
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Place in greased 9×13″ pan. Rise again 30–45 minutes.
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Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until set.
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Beat frosting ingredients until smooth.
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Spread over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Chill overnight before second rise if making ahead. Use dental floss to slice clean rolls. Add cream before baking for extra softness.