Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls take everything you love about classic cinnamon rolls and give them a rich, cocoa-kissed twist with a stunning red hue. Swirled with buttery cinnamon-sugar and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, these rolls are as indulgent as they are eye-catching—perfect for holidays, brunch, or any special treat.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 – 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring (gel preferred, amount as desired)
For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (as needed to thin)
