Description
A whimsical twist on classic cinnamon rolls featuring a vibrant red dough and creamy frosting, perfect for sharing love and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Warm the milk slightly and mix in sugar and yeast. Let it sit until bubbly (5-10 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, melted butter, and red food coloring.
- Combine the yeast mixture with the flour mixture, then add the egg mixture and stir to form a sticky dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let it rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel for about 1 hour.
- Mix cinnamon, sugar, and softened butter for the filling.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle and spread the cinnamon filling over it, leaving a border.
- Roll tightly from the long side, pinch seams, and cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Place in a greased dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for frosting while rolls bake.
- Let the rolls cool slightly, then frost and serve warm.
Notes
These cinnamon rolls are best served warm and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, red velvet, dessert, Valentine's Day, sweet rolls