Description
Delicious red velvet cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup whole milk (warm (100–110°F))
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup bread flour
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (softened (added after kneading))
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1–2 tsp milk (if needed for spreading)
Instructions
- Whisk flour and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened into a paste (2–4 minutes). Cool to room temperature.
- In a bowl, mix warm milk and sugar, sprinkle yeast, and let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a stand mixer combine: tangzhong, yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, food coloring, salt, both flours.
- Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–8 minutes until smooth, then gradually add softened butter 1 tbsp at a time until incorporated.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and rise 1–2 hours until doubled. Chill 1–4 hours (this isn’t optional since the dough is pretty sticky, chilling will help make it more manageable).
- In a medium bowl mix the cinnamon, softened butter, salt, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
- Spread softened sugar butter filling evenly, sprinkle brown sugar mixture. Cut into 12 strips and roll each strip into a spiral then place into a greased 9×13 pan.
- Cover and let rise 45–60 minutes until puffy.
- Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 25–30 minutes until centers reach about 190°F. Cool 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Thin slightly with milk if needed. Spread over warm rolls and top with heart sprinkles.
Notes
- This recipe requires chilling the dough to make it manageable.
- For extra flavor, increase the vanilla extract in the frosting.
- Heart sprinkles are optional but add a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg