Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Heavenly Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect fusion of rich red velvet cake flavors and comforting cinnamon roll goodness. These rolls are not only visually stunning with their vibrant hue but also irresistibly delicious, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy family breakfasts. With a soft, fluffy texture and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, each bite is a sweet escape into dessert paradise. Whether served warm right out of the oven or enjoyed later, these rolls are sure to impress your loved ones and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet 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)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- optional chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, egg, red food coloring, and vanilla.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients while kneading until a soft dough forms.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and spread softened butter on top.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the buttered dough along with chocolate chips if desired.
- Roll up tightly and slice into pieces; place in a greased baking dish.
- Allow rolls to rise again for about 30 minutes before baking at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
- While baking, prepare cream cheese frosting by beating all frosting ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle frosting over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: <0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg