Description
These Cinnamon Roll Cookies capture the warm, comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient, bite-sized cookie form. Soft, buttery, and filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl, these cookies are perfect for breakfast treats, snack time, or dessert.
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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature while you prepare the dough.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar and ½ cup packed brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture until smooth and fully incorporated, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and ensuring a tender cookie.
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix the remaining ½ cup packed brown sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon until evenly blended to create the sweet cinnamon swirl.
- Assemble the dough roll: On a piece of parchment paper, spread half of the dough into a rectangle. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling over the dough, then carefully roll it up tightly like a cinnamon roll, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Slice and place on baking sheet: Slice the rolled dough into approximately ½-inch thick rounds and arrange them spaced apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
- Bake to perfection: Bake the cookie slices in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown on the edges, then remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of softened butter in the dough.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming and better texture.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Optional: drizzle melted cream cheese glaze on top for a decadent finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- 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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