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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these soft and flavorful Cinnamon Roll Cookies that perfectly capture the essence of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient cookie form. Featuring a buttery dough rolled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, these cookies bake up golden and slightly crisp on the edges with a tender, spiced center ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack.

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the dough mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and keeping the cookies tender.
  6. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon that will be used as the sweet filling for the cookie roll.
  7. Assemble Dough: Spread half of the dough evenly onto a piece of parchment paper, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar filling over it, and then roll the dough tightly into a log shape to create the signature swirl.
  8. Slice Dough: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into rounds about ¼ to ½ inch thick, forming individual cookies that showcase the cinnamon swirl inside.
  9. Bake: Place the cookie rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges but still soft in the center.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with the sugars.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
  • Chill the dough if it becomes too sticky to handle when spreading and rolling.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Keywords: cinnamon roll cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, easy cinnamon cookies, sweet roll cookies, breakfast cookies

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