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Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in warm, gooey Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Rolls bursting with rich cocoa flavor and topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 packet instant yeast (2¼ tsp)
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cups whole milk, warmed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter, softened
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the warmed milk, melted butter, egg, and red food coloring until well mixed.
  3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
Kneading and Rising
  1. On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5–7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
  2. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about one hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare Filling
  1. While the dough is rising, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
Roll Out and Assemble
  1. After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Spread the softened butter over the rolled-out dough and sprinkle the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture evenly over the top.
  3. Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log.
  4. Slice the log into 1-inch rolls, placing them in a greased baking dish.
Final Rising and Baking
  1. Cover the dish with a cloth and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Frosting and Serving
  1. While the rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Add milk as needed until smooth.
  2. Once baked, frost the rolls while they are still warm, and serve immediately.

Notes

Leftover Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. For optimal freshness, you can also freeze them in an airtight bag for up to 2 months. To reheat, simply place the rolls in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or microwave them for 30 seconds to regain warmth.