Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Serves 12
30 mins prep
22 mins cook
52 mins total
This recipe for red velvet cinnamon rolls will make you the hostess with the mostess! These rolls feature a soft, vibrant red dough with a hint of cocoa, filled with a classic brown sugar and cinnamon swirl, and generously topped with cream cheese frosting.
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To make the cinnamon rolls, combine 1 cup warm whole milk, 3 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon red food coloring. Once combined, add 3 3/4 cups bread flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Then knead for 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rise for 60-90 minutes. Roll out the dough and add 1/4 cup melted butter with 1 cup light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon. Cut and then roll up the cinnamon rolls. Let rise for another 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. Cover generously with a cream cheese frosting.
