Red Velvet Valentines Cinnamon Rolls: Best Recipe for Romance
Soft, fluffy red velvet cinnamon rolls with a rich cocoa swirl and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting the perfect romantic breakfast or Valentine’s Day treat.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp softened butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- 2. Add melted butter, egg, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and salt; mix well.
- 3. Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
- 4. Knead dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- 6. Roll dough into a rectangle.
- 7. Spread softened butter over dough.
- 8. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over butter.
- 9. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 rolls.
- 10. Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
- 11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until baked through.
- 12. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- 13. Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- Shape rolls into hearts before the second rise for a festive look.
- Do not overbake to keep rolls soft and tender.
- Prepare rolls the night before and refrigerate for easy morning baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: red velvet cinnamon rolls, valentines cinnamon rolls, red velvet breakfast, holiday rolls