Description
These Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookies offer a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, combining a soft, tender cookie texture with the warm, sugary spice of cinnamon. Perfect as a sweet treat for any occasion, they are quick to prepare and bake, making them your new go-to dessert when craving something comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (solid)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the solid unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Make the cinnamon filling: In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and brown sugar. This mixture will provide the signature sweet-spicy swirl and flavor for the cookies.
- Shape the cookies: Roll out the dough onto a floured surface into a rectangular shape about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly from one long edge to the other, creating a log. Slice the log into 24 equal pieces to form the cookies.
- Bake the cookies: Place the sliced cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cookies are set but still soft.
- Prepare the icing: While the cookies bake, whisk together milk and vanilla extract. After removing the cookies from the oven and allowing them to cool slightly, drizzle this icing over the top for extra sweetness and shine.
- Serve and enjoy: Let the icing set for a few minutes on the cookies. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious treat with coffee or tea.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is solid and cold to achieve the right dough texture.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon quantity slightly based on preference.
- Brown sugar can be swapped for granulated sugar in the filling, but it will alter the depth of flavor.
- Adjust milk quantity in the icing to make it thicker or thinner as desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
