Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons red food coloring (or add until you like the color)
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup warm milk
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
→ Filling
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3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
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Heart sprinkles for decoration
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2-3 tablespoons milk (adjust thickness as needed)
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
# Instructions:
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Stir warm milk, yeast, and just a sprinkle of sugar in a big bowl. Leave it alone for around 5-10 minutes until it gets bubbly.
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Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl. Pour melted butter, eggs, red coloring, and vanilla into the foamy yeast mix. Add the dry mix little by little, stirring until the dough comes together. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it feels smooth and soft.
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Put the dough into a greased bowl, cover it up, and let it grow in a cozy spot for at least 1-2 hours or until it’s doubled in size.
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Combine the soft butter, packed brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix it all up until it’s ready to spread.
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Punch the dough down and roll it into a rectangle, about 15x9 inches, on a flour-dusted countertop. Smooth the filling over the top evenly. Roll it up tightly from the longer side, then slice it into 12 pieces. Arrange them in a greased 9x13 pan.
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Cover the pan and let the rolls puff up in size again, about 30 to 45 minutes.
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Turn the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and fully cooked. Let them cool for a bit.
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In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until it’s nice and smooth. Slowly add in powdered sugar and vanilla while mixing. Stir in milk one spoon at a time until it’s the texture you want.
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Spread the creamy glaze over the warm rolls. Toss on some heart sprinkles if you’d like. Serve and dig in!
# Notes:
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Roll it tightly to make swirls pop in the finished product.
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Use dental floss to slice cleanly without crushing the dough.
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Wait a little for the rolls to cool so the glaze doesn’t slide off.
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Want more flair? Sprinkle crumbs from red velvet cake over the glaze.