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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

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These Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are soft, buttery, and swirled with rich cinnamon sugar—all wrapped in a stunning red cocoa-kissed dough. Finished with a luscious cream cheese glaze, they bring a bakery-style experience right to your kitchen. Perfect for holidays, brunches, or anytime you want to impress without stress.

Ingredients

Red Velvet Dough
• 3¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 Tbsp red gel food coloring
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Filling
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Glaze
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 Tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

Make the Dough:

Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.

Add warm milk, butter, egg, food coloring, and vanilla. Mix until shaggy dough forms.

Knead on a floured surface (or stand mixer) for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled.

Prepare the Filling:

Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla into a spreadable paste.

Assemble & Bake:

Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly.

Roll up tightly from the long edge, seal, and slice into 12 rolls.

Arrange in greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and rise 30 minutes.

Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until edges are set.

Glaze & Serve:

Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add milk as needed.

Drizzle over warm rolls and serve immediately.

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