Indulge in the cozy goodness of these one-of-a-kind red velvet flavored cinnamon rolls, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients:
Dough:
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons red food coloring (adjust to your preference)
Filling:
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Icing:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Directions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
• In a large bowl, mix warm milk and yeast until dissolved.
• Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, vinegar, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and red food coloring. Stir until smooth.
• Knead the dough until elastic, then let rise until doubled in size.
2. Shape the Rolls:
• Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
• Roll up the dough and slice into rolls, then arrange in a baking pan.
3. Bake:
• Bake the rolls until golden brown.
4. Prepare the Icing:
• Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then add milk as needed.
5. Serve:
• Spread the icing over the warm rolls before serving.
Prep Time: 2 hours | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: Approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes | Kcal: Approximately 380 calories per roll | Servings: 12