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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

These Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing are rich, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for holidays, brunch, or a sweet treat, these rolls combine classic red velvet notes with a gooey cinnamon swirl and smooth cream cheese topping.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 11 rolls
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Dough:
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk warm (110°F)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • For the Filling:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • For the Cream Cheese Icing:
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Activate the Yeast
  • Warm buttermilk to about 110°F. Stir in yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Make the Dough
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa, sugar, salt, melted butter, eggs, red coloring, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth (about 8 minutes).
  • First Rise
  • Cover bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Make the Filling
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over the surface, and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar.
  • Roll & Cut
  • Roll dough tightly from the long end. Slice into 10–12 equal rolls.
  • Second Rise
  • Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise another 30–45 minutes.
  • Bake
  • Bake in preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until the rolls are lightly golden.
  • Make the Icing
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy.
  • Frost & Serve
  • Spread icing over warm rolls and serve immediately!

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for best icing texture.
Let rolls cool slightly before icing to avoid melting.
You can chill shaped rolls overnight before baking for a make-ahead option.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal
Keyword cinnamon rolls, cream cheese icing, holiday baking, red velvet, sweet brunch
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