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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

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These Cinnamon Roll Cookies capture the warm, comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a quick, easy-to-make cookie form. Soft, buttery dough layered with a sweet cinnamon sugar filling and baked to golden perfection, they’re perfect for a cozy treat or sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Filling

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to combine the leavening agent and spices evenly.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars using a mixer or hand whisk until the mixture turns light and fluffy, incorporating air for a soft texture.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous, helping to bind the ingredients.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
  6. Prepare the Filling: Mix the packed brown sugar and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl, creating the sweet and aromatic filling.
  7. Shape the Dough: Spread half of the cookie dough evenly onto a piece of parchment paper to form a rectangle. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling over the dough surface, then carefully roll it up tightly like a cinnamon roll.
  8. Slice into Cookies: Cut the rolled dough into rounds approximately ½ inch thick and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them to prevent sticking as they spread.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges, then remove and let cool on the baking sheet before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve the ideal cookie texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
  • Chilling the dough briefly before rolling can help with easier handling and neater rolls.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can add a simple glaze drizzle (powdered sugar and milk) for an extra sweet finishing touch.

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