Description
Delight in these Cinnamon Roll Cookies that capture the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls in a convenient cookie form. Soft and buttery, with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl, these cookies are perfect for a cozy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) ensuring it reaches the correct temperature for even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using a hand mixer or spoon until fluffy and combined well.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture until the batter becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create the sweet cinnamon filling.
- Assemble Dough Roll: On a sheet of parchment paper, spread half of the dough into a rectangle. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling over this dough, then carefully roll it up tightly like a jelly roll.
- Slice and Arrange: Slice the rolled dough into even rounds about ½-inch thick, then place the cookie rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious cinnamon roll cookies!
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature for easier creaming with the sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, feel free to sprinkle some cinnamon on top before baking.
- You can store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optionally, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (34g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
