Red Velvet Valentine's Cinnamon Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 cup warm milk
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2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons red food coloring
→ Filling
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2-3 tablespoons milk
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Heart sprinkles for decoration
# Instructions:
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Combine warm milk, yeast and sugar until foamy. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa and salt separately. Add butter, eggs, food coloring to yeast mixture. Gradually mix in dry ingredients. Knead 5-7 minutes. Let rise 1-2 hours.
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Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
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Roll dough into 15x9 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly. Roll tightly from long edge, cut into 12 pieces. Place in greased 9x13 pan. Rise 30-45 minutes.
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Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly.
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Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Thin with milk to desired consistency. Spread over warm rolls and decorate with sprinkles.
# Notes:
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Use dental floss to cut rolls cleanly
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Can sprinkle red velvet cake crumbs on top for decoration
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Let rolls cool slightly before glazing