Description
These Cinnamon Roll Cookies capture all the delightful flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient, bite-sized cookie form. Perfectly soft and chewy with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, these cookies are an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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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
Filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes a few minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make cookies tough.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, which will add the signature sweet and spicy flavor to the cookies.
- Form Dough and Add Filling: Spread half of the cookie dough evenly onto a piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling evenly over the dough, then carefully roll it up tightly into a log shape, using the parchment paper to help you shape it neatly.
- Slice Into Cookies: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into rounds about ½ inch thick and place them spaced apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy your delicious cinnamon roll cookies!
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, to achieve the best texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to prevent tough cookies.
- You can substitute brown sugar in the filling with coconut sugar for a slightly different flavor.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a glaze, drizzle a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk once cookies have cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, easy cookies, baked treats, cinnamon desserts
