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Pink Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Deliciously soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls with a hint of cocoa and a beautiful pink hue, topped with cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pink food coloring optional
Filling
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and pink food coloring. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add flour and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Make the Filling
  1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together.
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with the cinnamon mixture.
Shape and Bake
  1. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 8 equal pieces. Place in a greased baking sheet.
  2. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Spread frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra touch, add sprinkles on top of the frosting.

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