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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Valentines Day Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsps active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup softened, unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1/2 tsp salt

FILLING

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsps ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup softened butter

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsps milk

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine warm milk and a teaspoon of sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Add the egg, butter, vanilla, red food coloring, and yeast mixture.
    Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
    Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
  • Roll the dough into a rectangle (about 12x16 inches). Spread softened butter evenly over the surface.
    Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle generously over the butter.
    Roll tightly from the long edge into a log. Slice into 9–12 rolls and place into a greased baking dish.
    Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).Bake for 20–25 minutes until the centers are set and the tops are slightly golden.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then thin with milk as needed.
  • Spread over warm rolls so it melts into the swirls.
  • ENJOY!!
  • Picture from Taste Of Home.
Keyword Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, special treat for valentine's day