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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies: Warm, Chewy Bliss in Every Bite

These Cinnamon Roll Cookies blend the beloved flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a cookie, offering warm, chewy goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour swap for gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder do not substitute for best results
  • 2 tsps Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Salt keep it as is for best taste
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter or use coconut oil for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar using all brown sugar ensures chewier cookies
  • 1 large Egg can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure vanilla is recommended for best results
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar for a healthier alternative
  • 2 tsps Ground Cinnamon essential for delicious filling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture, beating until well incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet, combining until just mixed and the dough is slightly sticky.
  6. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling and set aside.
  7. Roll half of the dough into a rectangle on parchment, sprinkle filling evenly, and roll tightly.
  8. Slice the rolled dough into 1-inch thick rounds and place on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and cookies are puffed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies soft and tender. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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