Name: Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 1/2 c. warm water; 1 envelope active dry yeast; 3/4 c. warm milk; 1 package red velvet cake mix; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; Pinch of kosher salt; 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 8 oz. cream cheese, softened; 1 c. powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/4 c. milk

Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9"-x-13" pan and set aside.

Step 2Make dough: In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Allow to sit and bloom, 10 minutes. Mixture should be foamy.

Step 3Once yeast is active, add to the bowl of a stand mixer. Add milk, cake mix, flour, and salt. With the dough hook attached, mix on low until dough comes together and starts to pull away from the sides, 5 minutes. (Alternatively, you can mix all ingredients in a large bowl and knead the dough by hand on a well-floured surface.)

Step 4Move dough to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit until almost doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 5Meanwhile, make filling: In a large bowl, mix together butter, sugars, and cinnamon until well combined.

Step 6Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll into a large rectangle. Spread filling over the dough and roll up into a long log. Slice into 15 rolls. Place rolls into prepared pan and bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 7Make cream cheese icing: In a large bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mixture should be pourable. Drizzle icing over rolls and serve immediately.

Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

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