Description
Delight in these Red Velvet Valentines Day cinnamon rolls perfect for a sweet celebration Easy to bake ideal for lovefilled breakfasts and desserts
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz of cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the milk (warm it slightly), 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it’s foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Stir in the foamy yeast mixture, followed by the flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for an hour, or until it doubles in size.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until it’s a spreadable paste.
- Once your dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Generously spread the cinnamon filling over the rolled dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Start from one edge and carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Using a sharp knife or dental floss, slice the log into about 12 equal pieces. Place them in a greased baking pan.
- Cover the pan with the towel again and allow them to rise for another 30 minutes while you preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until they’re slightly golden brown.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Once the rolls are out of the oven and slightly cool, slather that luscious cream cheese frosting on top.
Notes
Delightful and rich Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls swirled with cream cheese frosting, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g