Description
These irresistible red velvet cinnamon rolls are a delightful breakfast treat with a sweet, gooey filling and creamy frosting, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2–4 tbsp milk (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix warmed milk, melted butter, and egg. Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the dry until a smooth dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate chips until smooth for the filling.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down, roll into a rectangle, and spread the filling evenly. Roll it tightly and slice into 1.5-inch thick rolls.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Whip together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk for a drizzling consistency to make the frosting.
- Allow the rolls to cool for around 10 minutes before generously frosting and serving warm.
Notes
For a softer dough, try using bread flour instead of all-purpose. Make sure the milk is warm but not hot when adding yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg