Red Velvet Christmas Cinnamon Rolls

Steps13

1. 1

   Step 1. Combine milk, sugar and yeast

   Combine the warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast.

   If using active dry yeast, gently stir it and let it sit 5-10 minutes until foamy before proceeding.
2. 2

   Step 2. Add egg and wet ingredients

   Add egg, egg yolk, melted butter, vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring, then mix.

3. 3

   Step 3. Stir in dry ingredients

   Stir in salt, cocoa powder, and flour, then mix until a dough forms.

4. 4

   Step 4. Knead the dough

   9 min

   Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5. Let dough rise

   1 h 15 min

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1½ hours until doubled.

6. 6

   Step 6. Make the filling

   Mix the soft butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until fully combined and spreadable.

7. 7

   Step 7. Roll out the dough

   Roll the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface, then spread the filling evenly all over.

8. 8

   Step 8. Slice and roll dough

   Slice 8 pieces with a pizza cutter, then roll each up tightly.

   Alternatively, tightly roll the whole rectangle and then slice it.
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   Step 9. Second rise in pan

   35 min

   Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 pan, cover, and let rise 30-40 more minutes.

10. 10

    Step 10. Pour warm cream over rolls

    Pour the warm heavy cream over the rolls right before baking.

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    Step 11. Bake the rolls

    25 min

    Bake at 350°F for 22-28 minutes.

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    Step 12. Make the frosting

    Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.

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    Step 13. Frost and sprinkle rolls

    Spread the frosting over the warm rolls and top with christmas sprinkles.