Description
These pink velvet cinnamon rolls are a delightful twist on the classic morning treat, featuring soft cocoa-tinged dough and a creamy pink glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat together melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle roughly 12 x 8 inches.
- Spread melted butter over the dough and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, pinch the seam, and slice into rolls 1 to 1¼ inches thick.
- Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes, then prepare the glaze by mixing cream cheese and powdered sugar with milk and food coloring.
- Drizzle the glaze over the rolls and serve.
Notes
For a lighter variation, fold in chopped strawberries into the glaze instead of using food coloring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, pink velvet, dessert, brunch, sweet rolls