Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Dough: 1 cup warm milk (110°F), 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup melted butter, 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk at room temperature, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp red food coloring.
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Cinnamon Filling: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup brown sugar, packed, 2 tbsp ground cinnamon.
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Cream Cheese Icing: 4 oz cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency).
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, egg, and egg yolk, then add the yeast mixture. Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and red food coloring until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
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In a bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
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Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough. Roll up the dough tightly from one of the long edges and cut into 1 ½ to 2-inch slices. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden on top. Let cool slightly.
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In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined. Gradually add milk to reach desired consistency.
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Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the warm rolls and serve.
# Notes:
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Soft and fluffy red velvet cinnamon rolls with a sweet cinnamon layer and rich cream cheese icing.
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Perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat.