Description
Mini Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfectly festive with swirls of cocoa-spiced filling and a creamy cream cheese frosting. These bite-sized treats are perfect for holidays, brunch, or dessert tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp red food coloring
- Filling: 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp softened butter
- Frosting: 4 oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, vanilla, red food coloring, cocoa powder, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Roll dough into a 10×12-inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up tightly from the long edge and slice into 12 mini rolls. Place in a greased or parchment-lined baking dish.
- Cover and let rise another 20–30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until rolls are puffed and lightly golden.
- Beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant red color without thinning the dough.
- Make the dough ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking the next day.
- Freeze baked rolls (without frosting) and reheat when ready to serve.
- Top with festive sprinkles or white chocolate drizzle for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet cinnamon rolls, mini cinnamon rolls, festive breakfast, holiday dessert, cream cheese frosting