Soft, fluffy, and beautifully red, these Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are filled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a rich cream cheese icing. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel or liquid)
For the Cinnamon Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Icing
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk (as needed)
