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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies That Are Soft, Chewy, and Irresistible

These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining soft, chewy cookie texture with irresistible cinnamon flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure carefully to avoid density.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder For leavening.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (softened) For richness.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar (packed) For flavor and moisture.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor.
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Classic cinnamon flavor.
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar (for filling) For richness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling.
  7. Roll out half of the dough on parchment paper, sprinkle with filling, and roll into a log.
  8. Slice the log into ½-inch thick rounds and place on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Optionally chill dough if too soft to roll out.

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