Description
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are a rich, indulgent twist on the classic cinnamon roll—featuring red velvet dough, a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling, optional mini chocolate chips, and a luscious cream cheese frosting. These rolls are soft, gooey, and full of flavor—perfect for brunch, holidays, or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
450 g all-purpose flour (3½ cups)
50 g granulated sugar (¼ cup)
1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
240 ml whole milk, warmed (1 cup)
60 g unsalted butter, melted (¼ cup)
1 large egg
30 ml red food coloring (2 tbsp)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
115 g unsalted butter, softened (½ cup)
165 g brown sugar, packed (¾ cup)
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
85 g mini chocolate chips (optional, ½ cup)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
225 g cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
115 g unsalted butter, softened (½ cup)
480 g powdered sugar (4 cups)
2 tsp vanilla extract
30–60 ml milk (2–4 tbsp)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, egg, red food coloring, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry mixtures, then gradually stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Knead dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
Make the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
Roll dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread filling over dough, roll tightly, and cut into 12 rolls.
Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
While slightly cooling, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until fluffy. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
Use floss to cut rolls cleanly and keep their spiral shape.
Warm milk (not hot) helps activate the yeast without killing it.
For ultra gooey rolls, pour 2–3 tbsp of warm milk over the rolls before baking.
You can prep these the night before and bake the next morning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking