Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls in 30 Minutes
Enjoy these indulgent Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls in just 30 minutes! Perfect for a quick treat, they combine the flavor of red velvet cake with the comfort of warm cinnamon rolls.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Rolls
- 1 package refrigerated cinnamon roll dough about 12 ounces
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the package instructions (usually 375°F / 190°C).
- Unroll the refrigerated cinnamon roll dough. Dust lightly with cocoa powder and spread red food coloring over the dough. Gently knead to combine.
- Roll the dough back up into a log and slice into individual rolls.
- Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth to make the frosting.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let cool slightly. Spread with frosting and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra indulgent twist, sprinkle in mini chocolate chips before rolling the dough.
