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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies: Your New Favorite Cozy Snack

Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Leavening agent for rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can substitute with pumpkin spice.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter Must be softened.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the base.
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Packed for moisture.
  • 1 Large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.
For the Cinnamon Filling
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Adds moist sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon For the swirl.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create the filling and spread half of the cookie dough on parchment.
  7. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon filling over the dough, then roll it tightly using parchment.
  8. Refrigerate the rolled dough for about 10 minutes before slicing into 1-inch rounds.
  9. Place slices on the baking sheet, ensuring space between them, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  10. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container or freeze for longer preservation.

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