Description
These Cinnamon Roll Cookies deliver the cozy taste of cinnamon rolls in a convenient cookie form, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the filling:
- ½ cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and ½ cup brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes with a mixer).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Prepare the filling: in a small bowl, combine ½ cup brown sugar and 2 tsp ground cinnamon; stir to evenly distribute.
- On a sheet of parchment paper, flatten and press half of the dough into a rectangle roughly 8×6 inches.
- Evenly sprinkle half the filling mixture across the dough rectangle.
- Using the parchment to help, roll the dough tightly from one long edge to the other, forming a log. Repeat with the remaining half of dough and filling (you’ll have two logs).
- Slice each log into 12 rounds (about 1/2-inch thick) and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 1–2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Optional: Drizzle with simple glaze (1 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp milk) once cooled.
Notes
Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days; refrigerated for up to 7 days; or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3.7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg