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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth Every Time

Delicious Cinnamon Roll Cookies that combine the comforting flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon can swap for pumpkin spice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg can replace with a flax egg for vegan
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • Baking sheets
  • hand mixer
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cinnamon Roll Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter along with both granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs to the creamed butter mixture one at a time, then blend in the vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the sweet filling.
  7. On parchment paper, spread half of the cookie dough into a rectangle, sprinkle the filling over, and roll up like a burrito.
  8. Slice the dough into rounds approximately 1 inch thick, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for better texture. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.

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