Description
Indulge in these soft, fluffy red velvet cinnamon rolls glazed with a creamy icing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine buttermilk, melted butter, egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Blend the wet and dry mixtures, folding until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 1.5-inch thick slices.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and drizzle over rolls.
Notes
For make-ahead options, refrigerate the rolled dough overnight. These rolls also freeze well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg