Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

❤️🍥 Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting 🍥❤️
These soft and fluffy red velvet cinnamon rolls are swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. A perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup warm milk (110°F or 45°C)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
For the Cinnamon Filling:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
   Add melted butter, egg, cocoa powder, and red food coloring. Mix well.
   Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
   Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
2. Make the Cinnamon Filling:
   In a bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
3. Assemble the Rolls:
   Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about ¼-inch thick).
   Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
   Roll the dough tightly from one long edge to the other.
   Cut into 12 even pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
   Cover and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
4. Bake the Rolls:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
   Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
   Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until creamy.
6. Frost & Serve:
   Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.
   Sprinkle with red velvet cake crumbs (optional) for extra decoration.
   Serve warm and enjoy!
   Nutritional Information:
   ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes | Rising Time: 1.5 hours | Baking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: ~2 hours 15 minutes
   🔥 Kcal: ~350 kcal per roll
   🍽️ Servings: 12