Description
Deliciously soft red velvet cinnamon rolls topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for cold mornings and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring (or more as desired for color)
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (add more if needed)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F and add the yeast and a teaspoon of sugar.
- Let the yeast sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, cocoa, and red food coloring in a large bowl.
- Add the yeast mix, softened butter, egg, and buttermilk to the dry mix.
- Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Add flour a tablespoon at a time if the dough is too sticky.
- Knead for 7 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise about 1 hour until doubled.
- Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Set aside the softened butter for spreading.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it to a 12×16 inch rectangle.
- Spread the butter on the dough and sprinkle the filling evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log.
- Cut the log into 12 equal slices with a knife or unflavored dental floss.
- Arrange the slices in a greased 9×13-inch dish and leave space between them.
- Cover and let rise 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth for the glaze.
- Drizzle the warm rolls with the glaze and serve while warm.
Notes
For a healthier option, swap half the all-purpose flour for whole wheat pastry flour and reduce the sugar in the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, red velvet, holiday baking, Christmas treats, breakfast ideas