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Pink Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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These Pink Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, featuring a soft, vibrant pink dough infused with cinnamon and brown sugar filling. Topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting, these rolls are perfect for a festive breakfast or special occasion treat.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1–2 teaspoons pink gel food coloring (or beet powder)

For the Filling:

  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast: Combine warm milk and granulated sugar in a bowl. Add the instant yeast and stir gently. Allow the mixture to sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating that the yeast is active.
  2. Make dough: In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened butter, egg, salt, and pink gel food coloring into the yeast mixture. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and knead the dough by hand or with a mixer until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.
  3. First rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
  4. Roll & fill: Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Brush the entire surface with melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon mixture over the dough.
  5. Shape rolls: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces to form individual cinnamon rolls.
  6. Second rise: Place the rolls cut-side up into a greased baking pan, spacing them slightly apart. Cover and let them rise again in a warm spot for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  7. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 22–25 minutes or until they are lightly golden on top and cooked through.
  8. Frost: While the rolls are still warm, prepare the frosting by beating together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread the frosting generously over the warm rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use pink gel food coloring for vibrant color without affecting dough texture; beet powder is a natural alternative but may have a slight earthy taste.
  • Ensure milk is warm (around 110°F) to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • For fluffier rolls, avoid overworking the dough after the first rise.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat rolls in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to enjoy soft and warm again.

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