Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Delightful cookies with a gooey cinnamon-sugar filling that bring the flavors of cinnamon rolls into a bite-sized treat.
Ingrédients
For the cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the filling
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep your workspace and ingredients. Clear your countertop and gather all your items.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mixing Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture until just combined.
Preparing the filling
- In a small bowl, combine the packed brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling.
Assembling the Cookies
- Place half of the cookie dough onto parchment paper and spread it into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Sprinkle the filling mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll it up tightly from one side to the other using the parchment paper.
- Slice the rolled dough into rounds about 1 inch thick.
Baking
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the cookie rounds on it, spaced apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze wrapped cookies for up to 3 months.