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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

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Enjoy these delightful Cinnamon Roll Cookies that combine the soft, spiced flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient cookie form. Perfect for a cozy snack or dessert, these cookies feature a buttery dough rolled with a cinnamon-sugar filling and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Cookie 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 correct baking temperature by the time the dough is ready.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to combine evenly.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In another bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light.
  4. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to maintain a tender dough.
  6. Prepare filling: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon that will be used as the sweet filling inside the cookies.
  7. Spread dough and add filling: Flatten half of the dough on a piece of parchment paper into a rectangular shape. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling evenly over the dough, then carefully roll it up tightly into a log.
  8. Slice cookie rounds: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough log into rounds about ½-inch thick, creating individual cookie shapes.
  9. Arrange and bake: Place the sliced cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cookies tender.
  • You can chill the dough log before slicing for firmer rounds that hold their shape better.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a frosting option, drizzle with cream cheese glaze after baking for an extra indulgent treat.

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