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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Delicious cinnamon roll cookies with sweet icing, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.33 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Cookie Dough

  • 0.75 cup room temperature butter
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter, dark brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the filling. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the room temperature butter and granulated sugar together for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, heavy cream, baking powder, and kosher salt to the butter mixture. Mix for 1 minute, scraping the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  • Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour until just combined.
  • On a lightly floured piece of parchment paper, press the dough into a rectangle approximately 15x10 inches.
  • Spread the prepared filling evenly over the dough, leaving about an inch at the edges.
  • Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log.
  • Cut the rolled dough into 10 equal slices. Roll each slice into a ball and place them in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Place 5 cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is space between them to allow for spreading.
  • Bake the cookies for 15-17 minutes or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
  • For the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth.
  • Once the cookies are completely cool, you can either dip them in the icing or drizzle it over the top.

Notes

For a twist, add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
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