A delicious Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with a sweet glaze. Here's a full recipe for you to make these tasty treats!
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
½ cup sugar
¼ cup melted butter
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp red food coloring
For the Filling:
¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter (softened)
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp milk (for desired consistency)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, add the melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, salt, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and the yeast mixture.
Gradually add in the flour, 1 cup at a time, until the dough starts to come together.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
2. Roll Out the Dough:
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 12x16 inches.
Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
3. Form the Rolls:
Starting from one long side of the rectangle, carefully roll the dough up tightly into a log.
Slice the log into 9-12 equal pieces, depending on your preferred size of rolls.
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, arranging them close together for soft rolls. Cover with a towel and let them rise for 30 minutes.
4. Bake the Rolls:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
5. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
While the rolls are baking, make the glaze. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Adjust the milk for a smooth, pourable consistency.
6. Serve:
Once the rolls are baked, let them cool for about 10 minutes, then drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top of each roll.
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls!
These rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. The combination of red velvet and cinnamon makes them irresistibly delicious!