Pink Rolls

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine milk and 1 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle yeast over milk and whisk to blend. Let sit until yeast is foamy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs and food coloring; whisk until smooth.

Step 2

Combine remaining 4 tablespoons sugar, flour, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the milk mixture. With the mixer running, add butter, 1 piece at a time, blending well between additions.

Step 3

Knead on medium speed for 1 minute. Knead on medium-high speed until the dough is soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Brush a medium bowl with some melted butter; place the dough in the bowl. Brush the top of the dough with the remaining melted butter; cover with plastic wrap.

Step 5

Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 6

When you are ready, punch the dough, turn it out onto a floured surface, and roll it into a 10x15-inch rectangle. (It should be about ¼-inch thick.)

Step 7

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 8

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt with a fork.

Step 9

Pour 3 tablespoons of the melted butter over the dough so that it covers the entire surface.

Step 10

Spread brown sugar mixture over dough making sure it covers the entire surface.

Step 11

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 12

Roll up the dough tightly, starting on the long edge.

Step 13

Using a very sharp knife, cut the log into 12 rolls. Place them into the prepared 9x13-inch baking pan. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Step 14

When doubled, pour heavy cream over the rolls.

Step 15

Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Step 16

When the rolls are almost done baking, put cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

Step 17

Mix on low until just combined. Once ingredients are all incorporated turn mixer on high and leave it for 4-5 minutes. Frosting should be light and fluffy.

Step 18

Spread the cream cheese frosting on warm rolls right in the pan OR invert rolls onto a serving plate and then top with frosting. Enjoy!