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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these soft and flavorful Cinnamon Roll Cookies, featuring a swirl of cinnamon and brown sugar filling rolled into a tender cookie dough. Perfectly baked to golden brown, these cookies deliver the comforting taste of cinnamon rolls in a convenient, hand-held treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 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 right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon thoroughly to distribute the leavening and spice evenly.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing and developing gluten.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create the sweet and aromatic filling for the cookies.
  7. Shape Dough with Filling: Spread half of the cookie dough onto a piece of parchment paper into a rectangle shape, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling evenly over the dough, and then carefully roll the dough up tightly into a log.
  8. Slice Dough into Cookies: Cut the rolled dough into rounds about ½ inch thick and place them spaced apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, avoid overbaking; cookies will firm up as they cool.
  • You can add a drizzle of cream cheese glaze on top for an extra indulgent flavor reminiscent of classic cinnamon rolls.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Butter should be at room temperature to cream properly with sugars.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and easy cleanup.

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