Description
Soft, sweet rolls with a rich red velvet flavor and cinnamon filling, topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-4 tbsp milk (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a big bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, and salt. Warm the milk until it feels hot but not boiling. In another bowl, mix the warm milk, melted butter, egg, red food color, and vanilla. Pour the wet mix into the dry mix. Stir until the dough comes together. Knead the dough on a floured board for 5 to 7 minutes. Put the dough in an oiled bowl. Cover it and let it rise until it doubles, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. If you use chocolate chips, set them by the side.
- Roll and Assemble: Roll the dough to a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the cinnamon butter on the dough. Sprinkle the chocolate chips if you like. Roll the dough tight from the long side. Cut the roll into even pieces. Put the pieces in a greased baking pan.
- Bake the Rolls: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Let the rolls rise for 20 to 30 minutes in the pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tops feel set and light brown.
- Make the Frosting: Beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk a spoon at a time until the frosting feels smooth and spreadable.
- Frost and Serve: Let the rolls cool for a few minutes after they come out of the oven. Spread the cream cheese frosting on the warm rolls. Serve them warm so the frosting melts a bit.
Notes
For a cozy mix of treats at brunch, try pecan pie crescent rolls.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American