Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 cup warm milk (110°F).
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2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast.
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½ cup granulated sugar.
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¼ cup melted unsalted butter.
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2 large eggs.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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4 cups all-purpose flour.
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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2 tablespoons red food coloring.
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½ cup unsalted butter (softened).
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1 cup brown sugar.
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2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
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4 ounces cream cheese (softened).
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¼ cup unsalted butter (softened).
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2 cups powdered sugar.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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2 tablespoons milk.
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
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Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
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In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
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Add red food coloring and knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
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Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined.
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Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 16x12 inch rectangle.
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Spread cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
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Roll the dough tightly from the longer side into a log. Cut into 12 even slices.
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Place rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
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Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, beating until smooth and spreadable.
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Let rolls cool for a few minutes before spreading cream cheese frosting over them.
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Serve warm and enjoy!.
Notes:
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For best results, make sure your yeast is fresh.
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Add more or less food coloring depending on the intensity of red you prefer.
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Store leftover rolls in an airtight container; they reheat well in the microwave.