Red Velvet Valentine's Love Rolls 💖
These Red Velvet Valentine's Love Rolls are a delightful treat, perfect for sharing your love with friends and family. Soft, sweet, and gorgeously red, they're sure to bring joy to any occasion!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small Mixing Bowl
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup milk warm
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring (or more for desired color)
Filling
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (adjust for your preferred consistency)
- Heart sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- In a big bowl, gently combine the warm milk, yeast, and a tiny pinch of sugar. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes until it gets nice and foamy, showing the yeast is ready to work its magic!
- In a separate bowl, simply mix your flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to your yeast mixture.
- Slowly, little by little, add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft, lovely dough forms.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead this beautiful dough for about 5-7 minutes until it's smooth and wonderfully elastic.
- Pop the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm, cozy spot for 1-2 hours, or until it has happily doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, just mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until it's perfectly combined into a delicious spread.
- Once your dough has risen, gently deflate it and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, roughly 15x9 inches.
- Spread your delicious filling evenly all over the dough, right to the edges.
- Starting from one of the long edges, roll the dough up tightly into a neat log shape.
- With a sharp knife or even unflavored dental floss, carefully slice the log into 12 equal, charming pieces and arrange them in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cover them again and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until they've puffed up beautifully.
- Preheat your oven to a warm 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until they're golden brown and cooked through. Let them cool just a little before glazing.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until perfectly smooth and lump-free.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until it's a dreamy, creamy texture.
- Add milk one tablespoon at a time until your glaze reaches your desired pourable consistency – smooth and ready to spread!
- Generously spread the delightful cream cheese glaze over your warm rolls.
- Finish with a sprinkle of heart sprinkles for that extra festive Valentine's touch!
- Serve immediately and enjoy these delightful homemade treats, perfect for sharing your love!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 467
Total Carbs: 73g
Net Carbs: 70g
Fats: 17g
Protein: 7g These Red Velvet Valentine's Love Rolls are a delightful homemade treat, perfect for spreading joy and love!
Calories: 467
Total Carbs: 73g
Net Carbs: 70g
Fats: 17g
Protein: 7g These Red Velvet Valentine's Love Rolls are a delightful homemade treat, perfect for spreading joy and love!
