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Heavenly Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Heavenly Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Indulge in the heavenly combination of red velvet and cinnamon with these decadent red velvet cinnamon rolls. Soft, fluffy dough swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–4 tbsp milk (to adjust consistency)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of the flour, granulated sugar, yeast, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the warmed milk, melted butter, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and the egg. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Let it rise for 1-1½ hours.

  2. Step 2: Prepare the Filling

    Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to make a paste. Set aside. Optionally, prepare mini chocolate chips.

  3. Step 3: Roll and Assemble

    Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle. Spread filling, sprinkle with chocolate chips, roll into a log, slice, and arrange in a baking dish. Let rise for 30 minutes.

  4. Step 4: Bake the Rolls

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

  5. Step 5: Make the Frosting

    Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, adjusting consistency with milk.

  6. Step 6: Frost and Serve

    Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.

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