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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

A delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, these cookies combine warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a sweet icing drizzle.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  • In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling.
  • Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling evenly over the dough, and roll it into a log.
  • Slice the log into 1-inch thick rounds and place them on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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