Description
These Pink Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are a cozy and colorful treat, perfect for busy weeknights, made with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pink food coloring
- Heavy cream (for the pan)
- Cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Proof the yeast by warming the milk and stirring in the sugar and yeast; let sit until foamy.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the foamy yeast mixture, butter, egg, vanilla, and food coloring to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic; let rise until doubled.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with butter, and sprinkle with sugar and optional cinnamon.
- Roll tightly, slice into rolls, and arrange in a baking dish with heavy cream poured over them.
- Let rise again briefly, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Let cool slightly and top with cream cheese frosting before serving.
Notes
Great for busy weeknights; can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, dessert, family-friendly, weeknight recipe, pink velvet