Description
Cinnamon Roll Cookies bring the warm, comforting flavors of classic rolls into a delightful cookie form that your family will adore. Packed with swirls of cinnamon and topped with a sweet glaze, these treats merge the best of both worlds for a quick and satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Soft Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Sweet Ingredients:
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk 2 ½ cups flour, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set the dry mixture aside for later use.
- Beat ¾ cup softened butter and ¾ cup sugar in a mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3 minutes at medium speed.
- Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until completely incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into two equal portions.
- Roll out one dough portion into a 9×7-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface, keeping edges neat and thickness consistent.
- Brush the rolled dough with 3 tablespoons melted butter, covering the entire surface evenly.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon over the buttered dough, ensuring complete coverage.
- Tightly roll the dough from the shorter end, creating a compact log. Repeat the process with the second dough portion.
- Wrap each dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up the texture.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove chilled logs and slice into ½-inch thick cookies using a sharp knife.
- Arrange cookie slices 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-11 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely for 15-20 minutes.
- Combine 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Whisk the icing until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Allow icing to set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining the cookie’s shape and preventing spreading during baking.
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and a smoother dough texture that blends more evenly.
- When rolling the dough, aim for an even thickness to ensure uniform baking and consistent cookie size.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, which works perfectly in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg