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The BEST Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

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These Cinnamon Roll Cookies combine the sweet, spicy flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a cookie. Featuring a soft, chewy cookie dough filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar mixture, these cookies are perfect for breakfast or dessert. They mimic the warm, cozy flavors of cinnamon rolls with less fuss and in a handheld form.

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

For the Dough

  • 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar

For Rolling

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and well-mixed. Set aside for later use as the filling for the cookies.
  2. Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and cream of tartar. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until incorporated to form a soft dough.
  3. Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the prepared cinnamon filling evenly over the dough surface, ensuring full coverage but leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Roll and Slice: Carefully roll the dough from one long edge into a tight log, pinching seams to seal. Slice the log into approximately 1/2-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
  5. Coat the Cookies: Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll each slice in the cinnamon sugar mixture to evenly coat.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Place the coated cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with a cup of coffee or milk.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and eggs for better dough consistency.
  • For a glaze, drizzle a simple icing made of powdered sugar and milk over cooled cookies.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
  • This dough can be chilled for up to 24 hours before rolling and baking, which may improve flavor.
  • Ensure precise slicing to get uniform-sized cookies that bake evenly.

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