Description
Soft, buttery, and bursting with chocolatey red velvet flavor, these cinnamon rolls take your favorite brunch treat to the next level. Swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for holidays, brunches, or anytime you want to impress.
Ingredients
Dough:
• 1 cup warm milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2½ tsp instant yeast
• 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp salt
Filling:
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• Optional: 1 tbsp cocoa powder for a richer swirl
Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Splash of milk, to thin if needed
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, eggs, butter, cocoa powder, food coloring, and yeast. Mix until well combined.
Add flour and salt. Knead until smooth. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa if using.
Roll tightly and slice into 12 equal rolls. Place in a greased baking dish and let rise until puffy (30–45 min).
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes or until golden.
Beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and serve.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 / Roll
- Sugar: 22g / Roll
- Fat: 14g / Roll
- Carbohydrates: 48g / Roll
- Protein: 5g / Roll