Description
A delightful and quick dessert option, these Cinnamon Roll Cookies come together in about 30 minutes and are perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Bring the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the rectangles.
- Roll each rectangle tightly into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Slice the dough into ½-inch rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
Notes
These cookies can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips, and they freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg