Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls: 7 Lusciously Soft Swirls
Soft red velvet cinnamon rolls with a brown sugar filling and creamy cream cheese glaze.
Ingredients
1 cup warm milk
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup softened butter for filling
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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Activate yeast in warm milk with sugar.
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Mix in butter, eggs, sugar, cocoa, and food coloring.
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Add flour and salt to form dough and knead until smooth.
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Let rise until doubled.
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Roll out and spread with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
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Roll tightly and slice into 12 pieces.
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Let rise again in baking dish.
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Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Mix glaze ingredients and spread over warm rolls.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep rolls soft. Refrigerate overnight for make-ahead option.