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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

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Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, featuring soft, buttery cookie dough rolled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling. These bite-sized treats bake quickly to golden perfection, offering all the comforting flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls in a convenient cookie form. Perfect for sharing or enjoying alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

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 is at the right temperature for baking the cookies.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In another large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and light in color.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon which will be used as the sweet filling.
  7. Assemble Rolls: Spread half of the dough evenly onto a sheet of parchment paper. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough, then carefully roll the dough up tightly using the parchment paper to help form a log.
  8. Slice Cookies: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into ½-inch thick rounds and place them spaced apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they turn golden brown around the edges and are slightly firm to the touch.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cookies tender.
  • For extra flavor, consider drizzling a simple vanilla glaze on top after cooling.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
  • Chilling the dough before rolling can make it easier to handle and create neater rolls.
  • You can adjust the cinnamon amount in the filling to suit your taste preference.

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cookies, Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, Baked Cookies, Sweet Cookies, Holiday Cookies

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