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Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Rolls – Sweet, Festive & Irresistible

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls — soft, fluffy, and perfectly swirled with a cream cheese glaze. Bursting with love (and chocolatey red velvet flavor), these rolls are a show-stopping breakfast, dessert, or sweet treat for your special someone.

They’re fun to make, festive, and guaranteed to impress.

💖 Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Rolls

  • Vibrant red velvet color
  • Soft, fluffy, and tender texture
  • Cream cheese glaze for the perfect finish
  • Fun for Valentine’s Day or romantic breakfasts
  • Homemade, yet easy to make

🧾 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 Rolls)

For the Dough:

  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • Red food coloring (2–3 tbsp for bright red)

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Dough

  1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk; let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and salt. Mix.
  3. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes.
  4. Let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Roll & Fill

  1. Roll dough into a rectangle (~12×8 inches).
  2. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle cocoa, brown sugar, and cinnamon evenly.
  3. Roll tightly from long side. Cut into 8–10 rolls.

Step 3: Bake

  1. Place rolls in greased baking dish. Cover and let rise 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Bake 25–30 minutes until fluffy and lightly golden.

Step 4: Make Glaze

  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Step 5: Serve

Serve immediately for soft, gooey cinnamon rolls or slightly cooled for slicing.

✨ Tips for Perfect Rolls

  • Use a stand mixer for easier kneading
  • Don’t skip the rise; it makes rolls fluffy
  • Adjust red food coloring for more vibrant rolls
  • Add heart-shaped sprinkles for extra Valentine’s flai

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