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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies: Sweet & Soft Treats in 30 Minutes

Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a quick and delicious treat combining the comfort of cinnamon rolls with the ease of cookies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 tsp baking powder Helps the cookies rise and become perfectly fluffy.
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor; try using pumpkin spice for a fun twist.
  • ½ tsp salt Enhances the sweetness of the cookies beautifully.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Can be substituted with margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed Adds moisture and a lovely caramel flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds everything together and helps the cookies rise.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract Introduces a sweet, aromatic flavor.
Filling
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed Acts as a sweetener for the filling.
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon Intensifies the cinnamon flavor in the filling.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture, beating until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined to form a soft dough.
  6. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
  7. Roll half of the dough into a 9x12-inch rectangle, sprinkle filling, and roll into a log.
  8. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  9. Chill dough logs in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  10. Slice chilled logs into ½ to 1-inch rounds and place on baking sheets.
  11. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  12. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle the cookies with a cream cheese glaze after baking.

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