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Soft, fluffy red velvet cinnamon rolls swirled with cinnamon‑sugar and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk
  • 3 tsp active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup (67 g) sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 3 ¾ cups (470 g) bread flour
  • ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (57 g) butter, softened (for filling)
  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat milk to 100–110 °F; stir in yeast and sugar, let foam (~5 min).
  2. Add melted butter, eggs, food coloring; mix.
  3. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt; knead 8–10 min until smooth.
  4. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, let rise 60–90 min until doubled.
  5. Roll dough into rectangle; spread softened butter, sprinkle brown sugar + cinnamon.
  6. Roll up tightly; cut into 12 rolls, place in greased 9×13″ pan.
  7. Cover, let rise 30–45 min.
  8. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C); bake 20–25 min until lightly golden.
  9. Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla until smooth.
  10. Spread frosting over warm rolls; serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use fresh yeast and milk between 100–110 °F to activate properly.
  • For extra fluffiness, let rise until dough doubles and avoid over‑baking.
  • Optionally add mini chocolate chips into filling for extra sweetness.
  • Can substitute almond milk and vegan butter to make dairy‑free.

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Keywords: red velvet, cinnamon rolls, cream cheese frosting, breakfast, brunch, Valentine's Day

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