Description
Cinnamon Roll Cookies combine the warm, comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls into bite-sized cookies that are perfect for snacking or sharing. These delightful treats feature a soft, buttery dough rolled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you crave a sweet cinnamon treat.
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
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer or a sturdy spoon to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter-sugar mixture until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make cookies tough.
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon that will be used as the sweet rolling filling for the cookies.
- Roll out dough: Spread half of the cookie dough evenly on a piece of parchment paper into a rectangular shape. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough.
- Form the roll: Carefully roll the dough into a tight log using the parchment paper to help guide and roll it evenly without cracking.
- Slice and place on baking sheet: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into rounds approximately ½ inch thick, and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges but remain soft in the center.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, ensure your butter is softened but not melted before creaming with sugars.
- If you prefer a more pronounced cinnamon flavor, feel free to increase the cinnamon slightly in both dough and filling.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the rolled dough cleanly to preserve cookie shape.
- The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can add a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk once cooled 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
