Description
These Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, offering all the comforting flavors in a convenient, bite-sized cookie form. Perfectly soft with a cinnamon-sugar swirl, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined. This will ensure the cinnamon flavor is nicely distributed in the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which incorporates air for a tender cookie.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which could make the cookies tough.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create the sweet cinnamon filling for rolling into the dough.
- Form Dough and Add Filling: Spread half of the dough evenly on a piece of parchment paper. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar filling over the dough. Then, using the parchment paper to assist, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
- Slice and Arrange: Slice the rolled dough into rounds about ½ inch thick and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown and set, ensuring a soft and flavorful cinnamon roll cookie.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- Slice the dough roll carefully to keep the cinnamon swirl intact.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute butter with a vegan margarine and use a flax egg.
