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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies That Will Warm Your Heart and Home

These Cinnamon Roll Cookies marry the soft, chewy texture of cookies with classic flavors, perfect for any indulgent treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder No substitutes recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Pumpkin spice can be an alternative.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Can be omitted for low-sodium diets.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Margarine or vegan butter works.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Consider coconut sugar for a healthier alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar No substitutes known without changing texture.
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg can substitute for vegan.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is recommended.
For the Filling
  • 1/4 cup Additional Brown Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Additional Ground Cinnamon Intensifies flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl.
  3. Cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg one at a time and then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Mix the additional brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling in a small bowl.
  7. Spread half of the cookie dough on parchment, sprinkle with the filling and roll tightly.
  8. Slice the rolled dough into one-inch rounds, placing them on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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