Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Serves 1230 mins prep22 mins cook
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.View original recipe