PINK CLASSIC CINNAMON ROLLS
Here are our classic whimsical pink cinnamon rolls! These soft, chewy rolls are filled with a delicious hint of rose and topped with a swirl of cinnamon sweetness.
Ingredients
FOR THE DOUGH
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet rapid rise yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 tbsp food coloring
FOR THE CINNAMON SUGAR FILLING
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp food coloring
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of flour with yeast, salt, and sugar.
- Warm the milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds until just warm.
- Add the warm milk and butter to the flour mixture, along with the egg. Beat at low speed, then gradually increase to high for about 2 minutes until well combined. Add 1 tbsp of food coloring or more, depending on your preference, and mix.
- Scrape down the bowl and add 1 more cup of flour, beating until combined. Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, prepare the filling by combining sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle, spread with butter, and sprinkle with the sugar mixture.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces. Place in a parchment-lined 9 x 13 inch pan, cover, and let rise for another hour.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the rolls cool, make the cream cheese frosting by combining cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, salt, food coloring and vanilla extract in a stand mixer. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cinnamon rolls and enjoy warm!