Valentines Sugar Cookie Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (180g) warm milk (for the dough)
• 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp/7g) (for the dough)
• 1/4 cup (50g) sugar (for the dough)
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk (for the dough)
• 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted (for the dough)
• 1 tsp vanilla (for the dough)
• 1/2 tsp almond extract (for the dough)
• Pink gel food coloring (for the dough)
• 3-3 1/2 cups (360-420 g) all-purpose flour (start with 3, only add more if needed) (for the dough)
• 3/4 tsp salt (for the dough)
• + 1/3 cup (80g) warm heavy cream to pour over rolls before baking (for the dough)
• 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, softened (for the filling)
• 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar (for the filling)
• 1/2 cup (60g) dry sugar cookie mix (like betty crocker) (for the filling)
• 1-2 tsp cinnamon (optional) (for the filling)
• Valentines sprinkles (optional, to sprinkle) (for the filling)
• Icing: (you could also do buttercream for more sugar cookie vibes) (for the filling)
• 6 oz (170g) cream cheese, room temp (for the filling)
• 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, room temp (for the filling)
• 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar (for the filling)
• 3/4 tsp vanilla (for the filling)
• Pink food coloring (for the filling)
• + valentines sprinkles and/or sugar cookies for topping (optional) (for the filling)

Instructions

1. Happy February 1st! These rolls are pink, sweet, and give all the valentines vibes!
2. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
3. Add egg, egg yolk, melted butter, vanilla, almond extract, food coloring, and mix.
4. Stir in salt & flour.
5. Mix until a dough forms.
6. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes.
7. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, & let rise for 1-1 1/2 hrs/until doubled.
8. For the filling, mix together the soft butter, brown sugar, sugar cookie mix, and cinnamon until combined/spreadable.
9. Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
10. Spread the filling evenly and scatter the valentines sprinkles on top.
11. I like to use a pizza cutter to first slice 8 pieces then roll them each up tightly. (Or you can tightly roll the whole thing then slice)
12. Place in greased 9x13 pan.
13. Cover and let rise 35-45 more min.
14. Pour warm heavy cream over rolls right before baking.
15. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22-28 min until golden.
16. To make the icing, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Then beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, and food coloring.
17. Spread over warm rolls.
18. Top with valentines sprinkles.