Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, the perfect Christmas morning treat that combines a rich cocoa flavor with the vibrant allure of red velvet. These soft, fluffy rolls are not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious, making them an ideal centerpiece for any holiday breakfast or brunch gathering. Drizzled with a creamy glaze, they offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cinnamon rolls will quickly become your go-to holiday recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; sprinkle with sugar. Let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, egg, and buttermilk; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Knead on a floured surface for about 7–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll Dough: Roll out dough into a rectangle (12×16 inches), spread with softened butter, and sprinkle filling mixture evenly over it.
- Shape Rolls: Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal slices.
- Second Rise: Place slices in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise for another 30–40 minutes.
- Bake Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20–25 minutes until golden but soft inside.
- Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 267mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg