Description
These Cinnamon Roll Cookies capture the delicious flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a quick and easy cookie form. Soft, buttery dough is layered with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, rolled up, sliced, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy snack or dessert that requires minimal prep and baking time.
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 ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time your cookies are ready to bake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture until smooth and fully combined, which adds moisture and richness.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and ensure soft cookies.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the sweet and spicy filling layer.
- Assemble Dough and Filling: Spread half of the cookie dough evenly on a sheet of parchment paper to form a flat rectangle. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough, then carefully roll the dough up tightly from one edge, forming a log shape.
- Slice and Arrange: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough log into rounds approximately ½ inch thick. Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, signaling that the cookies are perfectly baked but still soft inside.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to make handling easier.
- Use parchment paper for rolling and baking to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Adjust the cinnamon amount in the filling to your taste preference for a milder or stronger cinnamon flavor.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
