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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies: Soft, Chewy Bliss in Every Bite

These Cinnamon Roll Cookies deliver soft, chewy bliss with swirls of sweet cinnamon and sugar in every bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour to cater to dietary needs
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt kosher salt recommended
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon can experiment with pumpkin spice
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter softened; margarine can be used as a dairy-free alternative
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar can swap for brown sugar
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar dark brown sugar offers more intense flavor
  • 1 large Egg flax egg serves as vegan substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure extract for best results
For the Filling
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar for swirled filling
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon to reinforce filling flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Roll Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fully combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling.
  7. Spread half of the cookie dough into a rectangle on parchment paper, sprinkle the cinnamon filling, and roll tightly.
  8. Slice the roll into 1-inch rounds and arrange on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown at the edges and soft in the center.
  10. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are perfect for sharing and storing for later enjoyment.

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