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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies
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Delight in these gooey Cinnamon Roll Cookies that capture the essence of a classic cinnamon roll in a perfectly baked cookie form. Soft, buttery, and swirled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 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 Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
  5. Prepare filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling, ensuring the sugar is well coated with cinnamon.
  6. Roll out dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough into a rectangle approximately ¼ inch thick, about 10×8 inches.
  7. Add filling layer: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar filling over the rolled-out dough rectangle.
  8. Form the roll: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log, pinching the seam to seal.
  9. Slice rolls: Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal slices about ½ inch thick to form the individual cookies.
  10. Arrange on baking sheet: Place the slices cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving an inch between each cookie for spreading.
  11. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
  12. Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For extra indulgence, drizzle a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk over cooled cookies.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain softness.
  • Allow the butter to soften at room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
  • Use fresh cinnamon powder for the most aromatic filling.
  • The dough might be sticky; lightly flour hands and rolling surface as needed.

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