Cinnamon Roll Cookies
A delightful twist combining the soft texture of cookies with the sweet flavor of cinnamon rolls, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Filling Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- Spread half of the dough onto parchment paper, sprinkle with the cinnamon filling, and roll it tightly into a log.
- Slice the dough into ½ inch rounds and arrange on a baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Can be served warm with icing or alongside coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. Experiment with different fillings like nuts or chocolate chips.