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The Best Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

The Best Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe


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4.5 from 6 reviews

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, with all the flavors you love in a cookie form. Soft, sweet, and perfectly spiced, these cookies are sure to become a favorite for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Filling:

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients to form a soft dough. Chill dough.
  2. Assembly: Roll out dough, spread with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll into logs, chill. Slice and bake cookies.
  3. Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

  • For a crispier texture, bake cookies longer.
  • Add nutmeg for extra flavor.
  • Cookies freeze well before or after baking.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling time)
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg