Description
Scrumptious cinnamon roll cookies blend classic pastry techniques with sweet cookie charm. Butter-rich dough swirls with warm spices, delivering irresistible comfort perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (170g or 1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tbsps (30g) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tbsps (45ml) milk
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough foundation by mixing dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, blending thoroughly and scraping bowl sides to ensure complete integration.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture on low speed until a cohesive dough forms. Add an extra tablespoon of flour if dough appears too sticky.
- Divide dough into two equal portions and roll each rectangle to 9×7 inches, maintaining 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Brush melted butter across each rectangular dough surface, then sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly.
- Carefully roll each rectangle into a tight 9-inch log, smoothing any potential cracks. Refrigerate logs for minimum 2 hours to solidify.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Extract chilled logs and slice into half-inch rounds, positioning them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 10-11 minutes until edges turn light golden brown.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare icing by whisking confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth creaming and better cookie texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality ground cinnamon for a more robust and aromatic flavor profile.
- Chilling the dough logs is crucial for maintaining shape and preventing spreading during baking.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Control cookie thickness by using a sharp knife and maintaining consistent slice size.
- Opt for low-fat milk or non-dairy alternatives in the icing for dietary modifications.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to preserve freshness.
- Experiment with alternative spices like cardamom or nutmeg for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 44 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg