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Pink Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Pink Velvet Cinnamon Rolls: A Sweet Cozy Brunch Delight

These Pink Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are a breathtakingly beautiful treat with a light cocoa-vanilla flavor and aromatic cinnamon swirls, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Warm
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can use coconut sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted and Softened
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt if preferred
  • 3 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dark cocoa can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Red Beet Powder or Food Coloring For natural color
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Try adding nutmeg for flavor
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Can use powdered erythritol for healthier option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best taste
  • 1 splash Milk Adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Flour Surface
  • baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Making the Rolls
  1. Warm 1 cup of whole milk until lukewarm, sprinkle yeast and sugar, stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together melted butter, egg, and yolk, then fold in yeast mixture and vanilla extract.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, salt, cocoa powder, and red beet powder; mix well.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 8 minutes.
  5. Shape dough into a ball, place in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
  6. After rising, punch down dough, roll into a 16x12-inch rectangle, and spread softened butter over the surface.
  7. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over buttered dough and roll into a log.
  8. Slice rolled dough into 12 equal pieces, place in greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  10. Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then adding sugar, vanilla, and milk.
  11. Allow rolls to cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle frosting on top before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For make-ahead, prepare rolls the night before and refrigerate after slicing, then let rise before baking.

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