Description
Indulgent Cinnamon Roll Cookies blend classic pastry charm with cookie simplicity, creating a sweet sensation that melts in your mouth. Buttery dough swirled with warm cinnamon and sweet glaze promises delightful moments of pure comfort you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar in a separate large bowl until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring gently until a cohesive, soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a thin, even rectangular shape using a rolling pin.
- Create the cinnamon filling by mixing brown sugar and ground cinnamon, then evenly distribute the mixture across the rolled-out dough surface.
- Carefully roll the dough from one long edge to another, forming a tight, compact log. Slice the log into uniform rounds approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Arrange cookie rounds on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until cookie edges turn golden brown and centers appear set.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar and milk until achieving a smooth, drizzle-able consistency.
- Once cookies have slightly cooled, generously drizzle glaze over the tops, allowing it to set before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent sticking and make handling easier.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother creaming and better cookie texture.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity based on personal preference for a more or less intense flavor.
- Swap wheat flour with gluten-free blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets without compromising taste.
- Reduce sugar slightly if you prefer less sweetness, maintaining cookie’s soft consistency.
- Line baking sheet with silicone mat for even browning and easier cookie removal.
- Try alternative spices like cardamom or nutmeg for unique flavor variations.
- Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg