Red Velvet Valentine Rolls (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Let's Cook!:
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Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar until foamy. Mix dry ingredients. Add butter, eggs, food coloring to yeast mixture. Combine all, 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 to 15x9 inch rectangle, spread filling, roll into log, cut into 12 pieces. Rise 30-45 minutes.
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Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
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Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Thin with milk to desired consistency. Top rolls with glaze and sprinkles.
# Recipe Notes:
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A festive twist on classic cinnamon rolls combining red velvet flavor with cream cheese frosting.