Red Velvet Cinnamon Roll Recipe for Valentine’s Day
These Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Rolls are soft, swirled with cinnamon sugar, and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. A romantic twist on a breakfast favorite.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2½ hours
- Yield: 12 rolls
Ingredients
For the dough:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm whole milk
2¼ tsp active dry yeast
⅓ cup melted butter
2 tbsp red food coloring
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 tbsp granulated sugar
For the filling:
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
⅓ cup softened butter
For the glaze:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
-
Mix warm milk, 1 tbsp sugar, and yeast. Let bloom 5–10 minutes.
-
Combine flour, cocoa, and salt. In another bowl, mix eggs, butter, food coloring, and yeast mixture.
-
Mix wet and dry ingredients into a soft dough. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth. Let rise 1–1½ hours.
-
Roll into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
-
Roll tightly and slice into 12 rolls. Place in greased 9×13 pan. Rise 30–45 minutes.
-
Bake at 350°F for 22–27 minutes.
-
Beat glaze ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
Make ahead by refrigerating shaped rolls overnight. Use beet powder for a natural dye. Try mini heart-shaped versions for gifting.