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Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Rolls

Red Velvet Valentine's Day Cinnamon Rolls for a Sweet Surprise

These Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Rolls combine rich cocoa and cinnamon for a festive treat, perfect for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Warm Milk between 105-115°F
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg
  • 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring or beet powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Filling
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or vegan cream cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk or plant-based milk

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Dish
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Warm the milk to between 105–115°F, stir in active dry yeast, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Combine with yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until a rough dough forms.
  3. Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
  4. After rising, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle (12x9 inches). Spread softened butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar on top. Roll tightly and cut into 8-12 rolls.
  5. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden and springy.
  7. Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze unbaked rolls for up to 3 months.

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