Description
Irresistible cinnamon roll cookies blend classic pastry charm with cookie comfort, promising sweet nostalgia in every delightful bite. Creamy frosting and swirled cinnamon layers make these treats a perfect companion for coffee or afternoon indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until creamy and aerated, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution of moisture and flavor.
- Sift together dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt – creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing adequate space between cookies for spreading.
- Position rack in center of oven preheated to 350F (175C) for consistent heat distribution.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges and slightly set centers as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Transfer cookies to wire cooling rack, allowing them to firm up and reach room temperature.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzling consistency is achieved.
- Elegantly drizzle glaze over cooled cookies, creating decorative patterns that enhance visual appeal and add sweet finish.
Notes
- Start with room temperature butter for smoother, creamier cookie dough that blends effortlessly.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain perfect cookie shape.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the same delightful texture.
- Enhance the cinnamon flavor by toasting ground cinnamon briefly in a dry skillet before adding to the recipe, releasing deeper, richer notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg