Ingredients
For the Dough:
3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
½ tsp salt
¾ cup (180ml) warm milk (110°F/45°C)
¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Filling:
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (125g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp (30ml) milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
1. Make the Dough:
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
Add melted butter, egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and the yeast mixture.
Mix until combined, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
2. Make the Cinnamon Filling:
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
Spread softened butter over the dough.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
3. Shape & Bake the Rolls:
Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 14×10 inches) on a floured surface.
Tightly roll the dough into a log and cut into 10-12 equal pieces.
Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Add milk if needed for a spreadable consistency.
5. Frost & Serve:
Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls.
Serve and enjoy your Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls! ❤️🍫🍥
