Velvet Valentine Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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2 teaspoons red food coloring
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
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1 cup warm milk
→ Filling
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
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Heart sprinkles for decoration
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2-3 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
# Instructions:
01 -
Let your dough double in size for an hour or two, after kneading everything together for about 5-7 minutes. Toss warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl first and let them get bubbly. Then pile in the butter, eggs, and a splash of food coloring. Add the dry stuff and mix until smooth.
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Beat together cinnamon, brown sugar, and the soft butter in a bowl. Make sure it’s evenly mixed and spreadable.
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Slice your roll into a dozen pieces. Roll up the filled dough into a log after you cover a 15x9 inch rectangle with the sugary cinnamon blend. Give those pieces another 30-45 minutes to puff up.
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Pop ‘em in a 350°F oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes until they’re golden on top.
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Smooth out cream cheese and butter with a mixer, then blend in vanilla and powdered sugar. Pour in milk until it gets as pourable as you like. Spread all over the rolls and finish with a handful of heart sprinkles.
# Notes:
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Treat yourself to a colorful, sweet spin on cinnamon rolls that’s extra fun with a creamy topping.