Description
Pink Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, featuring a vibrant pink color and a rich cinnamon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread softened cream cheese over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into slices.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to create icing and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For a more intense pink color, add more food coloring.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg