Description
Delightful cinnamon roll cookies blend the beloved pastry’s swirl with classic cookie charm. Rich, buttery dough spirals with warm cinnamon for a sweet treat that delights from first bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups (340 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 lg eggs
- 2 tbsps (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps (25 g) brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps milk or heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract to enhance flavor complexity.
- Dough Formation: Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, creating a pliable dough. Divide dough into two equal portions and roll each into rectangular shapes about 1/4-inch thick on parchment paper.
- Chilling and Filling: Refrigerate dough segments for 30 minutes. Remove and brush surfaces with melted butter. Sprinkle a mixture of granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon evenly across dough.
- Rolling and Shaping: Tightly roll dough from the longer edge using parchment paper as a guide. Wrap logs in plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Baking Process: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice chilled logs into 1/4-inch rounds and place on prepared sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
- Finishing Touches: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Rest cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze.
- Glazing and Serving: Drizzle glaze over completely cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.
Notes
- Optimize Dough Consistency: Keep dough chilled during preparation to prevent stickiness and maintain structural integrity for easier rolling and shaping.
- Master Precise Rolling Technique: Use parchment paper as a guide and roll dough evenly to ensure uniform cookie thickness, promoting consistent baking and appearance.
- Control Baking Temperature: Watch cookies closely during final 2-3 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, as golden edges indicate perfect doneness.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting and ensure a crisp, clean glaze presentation that amplifies the cinnamon roll cookie experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg