Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cinnamon Roll Cookies, where the cozy flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls are transformed into a convenient cookie format. These cookies feature a warm blend of cinnamon and brown sugar, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that elevates their taste to new heights. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a simple family snack, these cookies promise to satisfy your sweet cravings with their chewy texture and sweet filling. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to become a beloved favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cups Cake Flour
- 2 tsp corn starch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold, unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 Tbsp softened butter
- 2 Tbsp cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cake flour, corn starch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream cubed butter and granulated sugar together until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract; blend well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle on a floured surface and spread the cinnamon filling evenly over it.
- Roll the dough tightly from one edge and cut into 10-12 equal pieces.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool cookies on a rack before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape. Substitute nuts or dried fruits for added texture if desired.