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Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Rolls

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Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of red velvet with sweet cream cheese frosting. These soft and fluffy rolls, perfect for sharing on February 14th, create an irresistible aroma that will have everyone swooning. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll feel like a master baker in no time. Impress your loved ones with these visually stunning and delicious cinnamon rolls that are sure to make any breakfast or brunch special.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • For the Filling: 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, egg, and red food coloring until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough.
  2. Knead dough on a floured surface for about five minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for one hour until doubled in size.
  3. Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a separate bowl.
  4. Roll out dough into a rectangle about half an inch thick; spread filling evenly over it.
  5. Roll tightly into a log and slice into equal pieces (about two inches thick).
  6. Place rolls in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise for another hour while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. For frosting, beat together cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

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Keywords: Enhance your Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls by adding chocolate chips to the filling or experimenting with different extracts like almond for unique flavor variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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