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Heavenly Red Velvet Rolls Recipe

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  • Author: Gabriel
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x

Description

These Heavenly Red Velvet Rolls are soft, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet. Featuring a vibrant red dough infused with classic red velvet flavors, filled with a cinnamon-sugar butter mixture and mini chocolate chips, then topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting, they make the perfect indulgent treat for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, baking powder, and salt to combine evenly.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the warmed whole milk, melted unsalted butter, egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Form Dough: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and knead the mixture until you have a soft, elastic dough. This can take about 8-10 minutes by hand or 5-7 minutes with a mixer.
  4. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  5. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well mixed.
  6. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll the risen dough into a large rectangle approximately 16×12 inches in size.
  7. Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture over the dough rectangle.
  8. Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips over the buttered filling layer to add bursts of chocolatey flavor.
  9. Shape Rolls: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log, then slice into 12 equal roll sections.
  10. Second Rise: Place the rolls cut-side up in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, cover again, and let them rise until puffed, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  11. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until they are soft, cooked through, and lightly golden on top.
  12. Prepare Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to achieve a spreadable frosting consistency.
  13. Frost and Serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm rolls once they come out of the oven. Serve immediately and enjoy the heavenly taste.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast without killing it.
  • For best results, let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free environment.
  • You can substitute mini chocolate chips with chopped nuts or raisins if preferred.
  • The frosting can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before spreading.
  • These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently to restore softness.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Red Velvet Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls, Cream Cheese Frosting, Sweet Rolls, Breakfast Baked Goods, Homemade Rolls, Dessert Rolls

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