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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

These cookies deliver the cozy swirl of cinnamon and sugar found in traditional cinnamon rolls, combining buttery softness with a defined cinnamon swirl, all in a convenient cookie form.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's fully softened.
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened Also fully softened.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon-Sugar Filling
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar For optional glaze.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is cohesive.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Divide the dough in half and roll each portion into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
  7. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon over each rectangle evenly.
  8. Roll each rectangle tightly into a log and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  9. Slice the chilled logs into ½-inch rounds.
Baking
  1. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  3. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. If desired, drizzle with powdered sugar glaze once completely cool.

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are fully softened for best results. Chill dough is crucial for clean, round cookie shapes.