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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies: Soft, Sweet Swirls You’ll Love

Delightful Cinnamon Roll Cookies bring cozy nostalgia with easy preparation.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Imparts signature flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened for easier blending.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookie base.
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Packed for moisture and flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Highly recommended for flavor.
For the Filling
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar Heart of the swirl.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Combined with brown sugar for filling.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Roll Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture; beat until smooth.
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  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
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  6. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling.
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  7. Roll out half of the dough into a rectangle and sprinkle the filling evenly before rolling it up tightly.
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  8. Slice the rolled dough into 1-inch rounds and place them on the baking sheet.
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  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, then remove and cool for 5 minutes.
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  10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.
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Nutrition

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

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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