Description
Classic cinnamon roll cookies blend the beloved pastry’s swirl with cookie charm. Rich, buttery dough spirals with sweet cinnamon sugar, creating a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups (330 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps milk or heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. In a separate container, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then integrate eggs one at a time, ensuring complete incorporation. Add vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Dough Rolling and Chilling: Partition dough into two equal portions. Roll each section into thin rectangular shapes using parchment paper as a guide. Refrigerate rolled dough for 30 minutes to firm up and enhance structural integrity.
- Filling and Rolling: Brush chilled dough with melted butter. Mix granulated and brown sugars with ground cinnamon, then evenly distribute across dough surface. Carefully roll the dough into tight cylindrical logs, using parchment paper as a guide. Wrap logs in plastic and chill for one hour or freeze for 20-30 minutes.
- Baking Preparation: Heat oven to 350F (175C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice chilled logs into 14-inch thick rounds. Position cookies with adequate spacing to ensure proper heat circulation.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake until cookie edges turn golden, approximately 10-12 minutes. Cool briefly on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Glaze Finishing: Whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle over completely cooled cookies, allowing glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate dough segments for optimal texture and easier handling, preventing sticky situations and ensuring cleaner rolling process.
- Prevent Crumbling Technique: Roll dough between parchment paper to maintain structural integrity and create uniform thickness, minimizing potential cookie breakage during preparation.
- Slice with Precision: Use sharp serrated knife or dental floss for clean, even cookie cuts, avoiding compressed edges and maintaining consistent cookie shape.
- Glaze Application Mastery: Allow cookies to cool completely before drizzling glaze, preventing melting and ensuring smooth, attractive finish that sets perfectly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg