Description
Experience the joy of freshly baked Pink Velvet Cinnamon Rolls that are as delicious as they are beautiful. With their vibrant pink hue and soft, pillowy texture, these rolls are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy cinnamon goodness. Ideal for cozy weekends or festive brunches, they promise to brighten your morning and bring smiles to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 drops pink food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually mix in milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
- Add pink food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log shape and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place rolls cut-side up in a greased baking dish, allowing space to rise.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg