Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls: 12 Indulgent Treats to Savor

Delicious Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls topped with cream cheese frosting.

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In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring. Add the activated yeast mixture and mix well.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter until well blended.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Evenly spread the cinnamon filling over the rolled-out dough.
Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.
Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are set and lightly golden.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
Let the rolls cool for a few minutes, then spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
Serve warm.