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Red Velvet Valentine's Day Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Red Velvet Valentine's Day Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Love is in the air. It smells like sweet cocoa. These Red Velvet Valentine's Day Cinnamon Rolls are perfect. They are soft and fluffy. The bright red color...
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Dough
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour.
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • 1 packet instant yeast.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • 1 cup warm milk.
  • ¼ cup melted butter.
  • 1 large egg.
  • 2 teaspoons red food coloring.
  • For the Filling
  • ½ cup softened butter.
  • 1 cup brown sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
  • For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese.
  • ¼ cup softened butter.
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • 2 tablespoons milk.

Instructions
 

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • Mix flour, cocoa, sugar, and yeast. Add the salt last. Stir them well in a big bowl.

Add the Wet Ingredients

  • Pour in warm milk and melted butter. Add the egg and red food coloring. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Knead the Dough

  • Knead the dough for five minutes. It should feel smooth and stretchy. Use a little flour if it sticks.

Let it Rise

  • Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover it with a warm towel. Let it rise for one hour. It should double in size.

Roll the Dough

  • Punch the dough down gently. Roll it into a large rectangle. Aim for about 12x18 inches.

Add Filling

  • Spread soft butter over the dough. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top. Press it down slightly.

Roll and Cut

  • Roll the dough up tightly. Start from the long edge. Cut into 12 even rolls. Use floss for clean cuts.

Second Rise

  • Place rolls in a greased pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. They will look puffy.

Bake the Rolls

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not overbake them.

Frost and Serve

  • Whisk frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls. Serve them while they are fresh.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for bright red.
  • Liquid coloring can make dough too wet.
  • Ensure your milk is not too hot.
  • Hot milk kills the yeast.
  • Use dental floss to cut the rolls.
  • It prevents squishing the dough layers.
  • Soften your cream cheese for the frosting.
  • This makes it smooth and lump-free.
  • Bake them until just set.
  • This keeps the center very soft.
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