Description
These irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies capture the classic flavors of a cinnamon roll in a convenient cookie form. Soft, sweet, and swirled with cinnamon sugar filling, they’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack anytime.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time your cookies are ready to bake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spice.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients and mix just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling, which will give the cookies a sweet and spicy swirl.
- Form Dough and Add Filling: Spread half of the dough evenly over a piece of parchment paper. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling over the dough, then carefully roll the dough into a tight log.
- Slice Cookies: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into rounds approximately ½ inch thick and place them spaced apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown on the edges and set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter for easier mixing and fluffier cookies.
- You can add a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk to drizzle over cooled cookies for extra sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- If desired, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the filling for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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