Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls: Indulgent Bliss for Your Morning Routine
Indulge in the luxurious taste of red velvet cinnamon rolls, perfect for a cozy morning treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
- Add the milk-yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, food coloring, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until it forms a dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and spread a layer of melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough into a log and cut into individual rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Once baked, drizzle with cream cheese frosting before serving.
Notes
- Let the cream cheese frosting cool slightly before drizzling for better consistency.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, breakfast rolls, indulgent treats