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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe
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Delightfully soft and spiced, these Cinnamon Roll Cookies capture the essence of traditional cinnamon rolls in a convenient, handheld cookie form. Perfectly balanced with a sweet cinnamon sugar filling rolled inside a tender dough, these cookies are easy to make and irresistible for cinnamon lovers.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 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

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the cookies when the dough is prepared.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon thoroughly to distribute the leavening and spice evenly.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which typically takes about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
  5. Combine dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and ensuring a tender texture.
  6. Prepare filling: In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon that will be used as the sweet, aromatic filling inside the cookies.
  7. Assemble the roll: Lay half of the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper and gently spread it out to form a rectangle. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling over the dough, then carefully roll it up tightly from one edge to create a cinnamon roll log shape.
  8. Slice cookies: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into approximately ½ inch thick rounds. Place each round flat onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart to allow for spreading.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  • To intensify the cinnamon flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the filling.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a glaze, drizzle a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk once the cookies have cooled.

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