Description
Red velvet cinnamon rolls elevate breakfast with Southern charm and luxurious cocoa-infused pastry. Rich cream cheese frosting crowns these indulgent rolls, promising pure morning bliss you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 packet (2.25 teaspoons) active dry yeast
Filling Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Additional Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2–4 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Warm milk to approximately 110°F, then blend with melted butter, egg, vibrant red food coloring, and vanilla extract in a separate container, creating a uniform liquid mixture.
- Integrate wet ingredients into dry components, stirring carefully until a cohesive dough begins to form, gradually incorporating remaining flour to achieve a soft, pliable texture.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead vigorously for 6-7 minutes, developing gluten and creating a smooth, elastic consistency.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow to rise in a draft-free environment for 60-75 minutes until volume doubles.
- Cream together softened butter, rich brown sugar, and fragrant ground cinnamon to create a luxurious filling mixture.
- Roll expanded dough into a rectangular shape approximately 12×18 inches, spreading cinnamon mixture evenly across surface and optionally sprinkling mini chocolate chips.
- Tightly roll dough into a compact log, then slice into 12 uniform portions using a sharp knife.
- Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, allowing additional proofing time of 30 minutes to enhance volume.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, baking rolls for 25-30 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Simultaneously prepare cream cheese frosting by whipping softened cream cheese and butter until silky, gradually incorporating powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to desired consistency.
- Once rolls have slightly cooled, generously spread cream cheese frosting across surface, creating an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap red food coloring with natural alternatives like beetroot powder for a healthier, chemical-free version of these rolls.
- Freeze unbaked rolls after shaping to have fresh cinnamon rolls anytime by thawing and proofing before baking.
- Ensure milk is warm (not hot) to prevent killing the yeast, which could prevent the dough from rising properly.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and butter to create a more consistent and smoother dough texture.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 313 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg