Red Velvet Valentine's Day Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in a batch of Red Velvet Valentine's Day Cinnamon Rolls, the perfect blend of flavor and festivity, making any occasion special.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk Warm milk, not boiling.
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter Melted.
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Combined with cinnamon.
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Warm the milk until comfortable but not boiling.
- Sprinkle yeast into the warm milk and let it sit.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, egg, food coloring, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Cooking
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and spread melted butter over it.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the butter.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden and fragrant.
Frosting
- Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls once out of the oven.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend. For a vegan option, use almond milk and a flax egg.