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Valentine Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy, and infused with a hint of chocolate, these red velvet cinnamon rolls are topped with a rich cream cheese icing.
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Ingredients
  

For the dough:

  • ½ cup warm milk about 110°F
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring

For the filling:

  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter softened

For the icing:

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top, stir, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the yeast mixture, egg, butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Roll out the risen dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Cover and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes, until puffy.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
  • Let the rolls cool slightly, then spread the cream cheese icing over the warm cinnamon rolls.